rising star

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Definition of rising starnext
as in comer

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Recent Examples of rising star But Hughes also used his considerable fame to elevate the rising star. — Jason Miller, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026 Of course, Potts was already a rising star thanks to her head-turning film debut opposite Mark Hamill in Corvette Summer (1978) and scene-stealing performances in Ghostbusters (1984) and Pretty in Pink (1986). — Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2026 Once considered the top prospect in baseball, Alvarez is no longer a rising star. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 Sep. 2026 The veteran actor is now ready to pass on his deadly laser cannon to another rising star. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rising star
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  1. comer
  2. up-and-comer
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  • Ian Eagle, an up and comer who calls secondary NFL games for CBS Sports, is also believed to have a contract that is set to lapse.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
  • While names like Gavin Newsom and Andy Beshear have been floated for months, Ossoff is a late-comer among potential nominees.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of comer
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  • A couple of years ago, as Semones released her 2024 EP Kabutomushi, the legendary bassist took notice and evangelized the up-and-comer on social media.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Not even three minutes into his first-ever playoff game in 2025, the feisty up-and-comer picked up his first postseason foul.
    — Fred Katz, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Rising star.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rising%20star. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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