stardom

noun

star·​dom ˈstär-dəm How to pronounce stardom (audio)
: the status or position of a star

Examples of stardom in a Sentence

an actress who has achieved movie stardom
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Winning isn’t the only measure of popularity, but remains the surest path to stardom. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025 In many ways, Payne’s life and death have the familiar contours of a pop tragedy: a young artist, whose talents were often at odds with his demons, experiencing the apex of stardom as well as its depths. Federico Fahsbender, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025 Rising to fame with her breakout role in Girls Trip, Haddish’s journey from stand-up comedy to Hollywood stardom is a testament to her talent and resilience. Essence, 9 Feb. 2025 The complexities of child stardom, however, form the cornerstone for the novel. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for stardom 

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stardom was in 1865

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“Stardom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stardom. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.

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stardom

noun
star·​dom ˈstärd-əm How to pronounce stardom (audio)
: the status or position of a star

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