RISING STAR Definition & Meaning

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rising star

[ rahy-zing stahr ]

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noun

a person or thing that is rapidly attracting favorable attention:
She was a brilliant mathematician and a rising star in her field.
This company is one of the rising stars on Facebook, with a huge increase in the number of fans in the last six months alone.

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Origin of rising star¹

First recorded in 1600–10

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Past broadcast partners have included Tracy Murray, the former Bruins and NBA forward who now serves as a radio analyst for men’s basketball games alongside Josh Lewin, and Angel Gray, who is now a rising star at ESPN.

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According to federal prosecutors, the Chinese government had scouted for a rising star in Arcadia, hoping to cultivate a politician who could help them push pro-China policies, particularly regarding Taiwan.

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Rising star Puka Nacua, three-time All-Pro Davante Adams and newly-minted $10-million-man Tutu Atwell are now quarterback Matthew Stafford’s main targets.

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He will complement rising star right tackle Joe Alt, the 6-foot-8 former fifth overall pick.

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“I’m sure you’ll be there,” she told the rising star.

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