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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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Armed with rising star quarterbacks and coaches, the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots defied their long shot reputations to reach Super Bowl LX.

From Los Angeles Times

Johnson had never claimed a podium spot in Cortina before Sunday but outshone the rest of the field from sixth on the starting list, pipping Germany's rising star Emma Aicher by just 0.04sec.

From Barron's

Rising star quarterback Drake Maye led the resurgent Patriots to a league-best 17 wins, including playoffs.

From Barron's

Germany's rising star Emma Aicher, who at 22 years old has blossomed into a leading medal contender at these Games, timed 1:38.75.

From Barron's

Keen not to be left out, Niall Horan's also teamed up with 2025 Brits Rising Star winner Myles Smith on new song Drive Safe.

From BBC

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.