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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Although the 36-year-old Reed doesn’t fit the traditional definition of a rising star, 36 is the new 26 in pro wrestling, and oftentimes, is when pro wrestlers hit their peak. —

Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 The Texans are 6-2, first in the AFC South division, and have won four of their last five games thanks largely to the rising star signal-caller. —

NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024 The game is famous for being the stage for football’s rising stars. —

Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2024 No American orchestra of San Diego’s merit or promise under its rising star music director, Rafael Payare, had been stuck in so dismaying a venue as Symphony Towers. —

Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rising star