rising star

noun

Synonyms of rising starnext
: 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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While Langley hasn’t been big on the scene for very long, the 27-year old singer-songwriter is no doubt a fast-rising star. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Aug. 2026 See top recruits, productive returners and rising stars set to command their offenses this fall. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026 In 2018, Democrats were also hopeful for a rising star candidate to flip a Senate seat. — Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 The Fighting Irish may be even more talented with a rising star at quarterback in CJ Carr, a big, physical offensive line and future NFL talent all over their defense. — Austin Mock, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 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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