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rising star

[rahy-zing stahr] / ˈraɪ zɪŋ ˈstɑr /
NOUN
comer
Synonyms
WEAK
VIP achiever affluential catalyst doer dynamo enterprising person entrepreneur generator go-getter heavy hitter heavyweight leader lightning rod man of influence mover palpable presence pathfinder player presence producer spark plug trailblazer up-and-comer upstart wheeler and dealer whip

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Lewandowski took Noem to functions with Republican kingmakers, introducing her as a rising star in the party.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wes Streeting, the health secretary, has been touted as a rising star on the left, but also has ties to Mandelson.

From The Wall Street Journal

Armed with rising star quarterbacks and coaches, the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots defied their long shot reputations to reach Super Bowl LX.

From Los Angeles Times

Johnson had never claimed a podium spot in Cortina before Sunday but outshone the rest of the field from sixth on the starting list, pipping Germany's rising star Emma Aicher by just 0.04sec.

From Barron's

Rising star quarterback Drake Maye led the resurgent Patriots to a league-best 17 wins, including playoffs.

From Barron's

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.