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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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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

Industrial stocks’ External link rising star has faltered, thanks to soaring oil prices, inflation fears, and a general malaise settling over the markets amid war in the Middle East.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Earlier in the evening, he also won the Bafta rising star award, given to up-and-coming actors.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Wes Streeting, the health secretary, has been touted as a rising star on the left, but also has ties to Mandelson.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

He’s a rising star on the basketball team.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes