rising star

American  

[rahy-zing stahr] / ˈraɪ zɪŋ ˈstɑr /

noun

1. 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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Etymology

Origin of rising star

First recorded in 1600–10

Example Sentences

The nominees for Bafta's Rising Star award have been announced, shining a spotlight on some of the film industry's most exciting up-and-coming acting talent.

From BBC

The Rising Star accolade is the only Bafta film prize to be voted for by the public.

From BBC

On his Bafta nomination, Aramayo said: "If young Robert only knew he'd be standing here as an EE Rising Star nominee today, he'd be very proud."

From BBC

The south London-born actor, like previous Bafta Rising Star Award winner Tom Holland, is an alumni of the Brit School, a training ground for some of the UK's most notable names.

From BBC

The contenders include incumbent Rep. Haley Stevens, a rising star in State Sen. Mallory McMorrow and the Bernie Sanders-endorsed former public health official Abdul El-Sayed.

From Salon