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rising star

[rahy-zing stahr] / ˈraɪ zɪŋ ˈstɑr /


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ElevenLabs -- a rising star in AI voice tech -- built "ElevenReader Voice Chat," which it says "turns any book into a two-way conversation."

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, the movement’s rising star in Congress, has served in the House since 2019.

From Salon Jul. 26, 2026

Wimbledon’s No. 1 Court will feature a showdown between U.S. standard bearer Jessica Pegula and American rising star Iva Jovic in the round of 16.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

And a week on from Ben Stokes' international retirement and a Test series defeat by New Zealand, the home side got a much-needed win thanks to their own rising star in 22-year-old Bethell.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

He was clearly a rising star of astronomy.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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