rising star
noun
: a person or thing that is growing quickly in popularity or importance in a particular field
a rising star in politics
Examples of rising star in a Sentence
a politician who is a rising star in the Republican Party
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That rookie has cemented himself as a rising star, slated to hit cleanup for Friday night’s matchup with the Cleveland Guardians.
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Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2025
The August 5 event, hosted at Newsweek's headquarters in New York City, will bring together some of the world's top female executives and connect them with rising stars across industries and job functions.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
That organization has worked since 2018 to make Cannes Lions more inclusive by creating significant opportunities for rising stars from underrepresented backgrounds to take part in the event, which draws more than 12,000 attendees from around the world.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 June 2025
With familiar names and rising stars in the mix, there’s no better time to refresh your playlists and dive into what artists have been cooking up.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 13 June 2025
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Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2025
The August 5 event, hosted at Newsweek's headquarters in New York City, will bring together some of the world's top female executives and connect them with rising stars across industries and job functions.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
That organization has worked since 2018 to make Cannes Lions more inclusive by creating significant opportunities for rising stars from underrepresented backgrounds to take part in the event, which draws more than 12,000 attendees from around the world.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 June 2025
With familiar names and rising stars in the mix, there’s no better time to refresh your playlists and dive into what artists have been cooking up.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for rising star
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“Rising star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rising%20star. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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