rising star

[rahy-zing stahr] / ˈraɪ zɪŋ ˈstɑr /

NOUN

comer

Synonyms

WEAK

VIP achiever affluential catalyst doer dynamo enterprising person entrepreneur generator go-getter heavy hitter heavyweight leader lightning rod man of influence mover palpable presence pathfinder player presence producer spark plug trailblazer up-and-comer upstart wheeler and dealer whip

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On Thursday, 19-year-old Canadian rising star Victoria Mboko confirmed on Instagram that she’ll be Williams’ partner at the event.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

When Russell, 28, joined Mercedes in 2022, he had already established himself as a rising star with impressive performances for back-of-the-grid Williams.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Fairfax was once considered a rising star in the Democratic Party, after he was elected Virginia’s lieutenant governor in 2017, making him only the second African American elected to statewide office.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Essayli, a rising star in the California GOP and vocal Trump supporter, wanted Keenan to review the prosecution of a Los Angeles sheriff’s deputy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Some were envious of his position with Goddard, others were just curious, and others were clearly hoping to attach themselves to his rising star.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

rising star

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