The Open Dictionary

rising star

noun

UK/ˌraɪ.zɪŋ ˈstɑːʳ/
US/ˌraɪ.zɪŋ ˈstɑːr/

Definitions of rising star noun

  1. Countable

    a person who is becoming increasingly successful or popular in a particular field

    • The young actor is being hailed as a rising star in Hollywood.

    • She quickly became a rising star in gymnastics after the competition.

    • The company is developing several rising stars in the tech industry.