Definitions

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

Example Sentences

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In his acceptance speech, the rising star paid tribute to The Beatles.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Some even speculated that he was out for revenge against American, where he was a rising star until he was passed over for the top job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

And thanks to the latest impressive turn from rising star David Jonsson, “Wasteman” even finds a few new notes to play within a familiar stark melody.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 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

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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