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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Most recently, the rising star took the stage for the Detroid Lions vs. Chicago Bears Thanksgiving Day halftime show. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024 Set against vibrant backdrops, the visual opens with scenes from a live performance featuring Boosie Badazz and Lil Durk, showcasing her rising star power and electrifying stage presence. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Dec. 2024 Exequiel Zeballos, who is only 22, is the next rising star for Boca but apart from his flair Boca has given its fans little to get excited about as of late. Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 Watkins is a rising star in women's college basketball — a new six-episode documentary series dives deep into her life and journey. Delano Massey, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rising star 

Word History

First Known Use

1767, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rising star was in 1767

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“Rising star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rising%20star. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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