as in fame
the state of being a very famous performer
an actress who has achieved movie stardom When he went to Hollywood he had dreams of stardom. the path to stardom
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Recent Examples of stardom
But this tier of stardom hasn’t always sat easily with her, and she’s fought hard to keep her peace amidst it.
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August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Richard Gere didn't gravitate to the celebrity side of movie stardom.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Swift understands that stardom isn't a solo pursuit.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Austin premiere in 2002 by Zach Theatre (with Andrew Rannells before his breakout national stardom).
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Richard Gere didn't gravitate to the celebrity side of movie stardom.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Swift understands that stardom isn't a solo pursuit.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Austin premiere in 2002 by Zach Theatre (with Andrew Rannells before his breakout national stardom).
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stardom
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Read more about Taylor Swift's meteoric rise to fame and the movement that was the Eras tour here.Amber Roberson, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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In the years since, the mythical version of Gypsy’s mother has eclipsed Gypsy’s own fame.Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
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Employer-Paid Sessions Speaking of work, employers continue to seek creative benefits, and coaching sessions are going to increase in popularity.Dr. April Willis, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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But Golden is far from the only Democratic lawmaker in the lower chamber to express concern about the party’s outreach to voters on right-leaning outlets, such as Fox News, and alternative media platforms, including podcasts, which have seen a massive increase in popularity over the last few years.Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
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The project was hotly anticipated thanks to the stunt casting of Lady Gaga playing Harley Quinn, the psychotic girlfriend of Arthur Fleck (aka Joker), given a backstory which sounds an awful lot like the performer’s own experience as a privileged socialite turned celebrity.Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Movie premieres took place around the world, and celebrities showed up in droves to support and promote some of the upcoming film releases of the season.Okla Jones, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Stardom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stardom. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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