rising star
noun
: a person or thing that is growing quickly in popularity or importance in a particular field
a rising star in politics
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a politician who is a rising star in the Republican Party
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Tangipa is one of the rising stars in California’s Republican Party.
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Andrew Graham
april 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The nearby Scout Stage, presented by Scout Motors, shines a light on rising stars like Devon Gilfillian, Derby, Calder Allen, and Michaela Anne.
—Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
The rising star is the nephew of Michael Jackson, born in 1996 to Jermaine Jackson and Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
The unique revelry was appropriate for the rising star who has made headlines by angering veterans with aggressive moves.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Graham
april 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The nearby Scout Stage, presented by Scout Motors, shines a light on rising stars like Devon Gilfillian, Derby, Calder Allen, and Michaela Anne.
—Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
The rising star is the nephew of Michael Jackson, born in 1996 to Jermaine Jackson and Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
The unique revelry was appropriate for the rising star who has made headlines by angering veterans with aggressive moves.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Rising star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rising%20star. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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