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

As well as being named best actor for his portrayal of John Davidson in the film I Swear, Aramayo also received the Rising Star award.

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As well as best actor, Aramayo, from Hull, also received the Baftas' Rising Star prize, and I Swear won best casting.

From BBC

Earlier in the evening, he also won the Bafta rising star award, given to up-and-coming actors.

From BBC

She is up for two awards, best actress and rising star.

From BBC

The Hull actor is also one of five actors up for the EE Bafta Rising Star prize.

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