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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Artists across genres have been speaking out about streaming payouts, with industry veterans and rising stars alike calling for better compensation structures.
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 5 Feb. 2025
The iconic Marley family led an all-star lineup of reggae legends and rising stars, making this experience a celebration of unity, music, and culture.
—Essence, 2 Feb. 2025
The campaign was a rousing success, and Roof Space has gone on to become rising star in the European rooftop tent (RTT) market.
—New Atlas, 1 Feb. 2025
Billboard is expanding its Rookie of the Month interview series by highlighting rising stars from more genres like dance and rock.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2025
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 5 Feb. 2025
The iconic Marley family led an all-star lineup of reggae legends and rising stars, making this experience a celebration of unity, music, and culture.
—Essence, 2 Feb. 2025
The campaign was a rousing success, and Roof Space has gone on to become rising star in the European rooftop tent (RTT) market.
—New Atlas, 1 Feb. 2025
Billboard is expanding its Rookie of the Month interview series by highlighting rising stars from more genres like dance and rock.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Rising star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rising%20star. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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