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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Known for incorporating movement into the collections and referencing his Caribbean roots and sportswear for the design, Nash is considered a rising star in the London fashion community.
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Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
In a big promotion for one of its rising stars, ABC News has named Rachel Scott senior political correspondent, covering both President Trump’s White House and Congress.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
By the February issue, which is devoted to breakthrough performances, the editors are excited to shine the spotlight on rising stars.
—Amy Astley, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2025
His leadership has transformed the Fighting Irish into a College Football Playoff contender, positioning Freeman as a rising star in the coaching world.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
In a big promotion for one of its rising stars, ABC News has named Rachel Scott senior political correspondent, covering both President Trump’s White House and Congress.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
By the February issue, which is devoted to breakthrough performances, the editors are excited to shine the spotlight on rising stars.
—Amy Astley, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2025
His leadership has transformed the Fighting Irish into a College Football Playoff contender, positioning Freeman as a rising star in the coaching world.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Rising star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rising%20star. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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