man of the hour

American  

noun

1. a man who is honored by a group.

2. a man who is currently the most important or most admired.

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Example Sentences

At the government’s celebratory banquet that night Sakharov was the man of the hour, the young genius who’d matched the arrogant Americans.

From Literature

But when the lights dimmed for a film tribute to Scott Sanders, even a stranger could surmise that the man of the hour was no ordinary office jockey.

From Los Angeles Times

The Florida State commit, who threw for 210 yards and a 68-yard game-winning touchdown pass, was the man of the hour 92 miles away from home.

From Los Angeles Times

There were plenty of tender moments throughout the night, including an emotional “Man of the Hour” dedicated to Walton — the NBA legend who died on Monday — and Vedder’s solo acoustic turn on “Just Breathe,” which went out to “long relationships” and the band members’ wives who were all in attendance.

From Seattle Times

“Saltburn” star Barry Keoghan was the man of the hour at that party, and for good reason.

From Los Angeles Times