stardom

noun

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

Examples of stardom in a Sentence

an actress who has achieved movie stardom
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Williams, of course, is trying to grab the next elevator to stardom. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026 In 1967, her quest for stardom led her to join country music star Porter Wagoner on his popular weekly television show, which gained her national recognition. — Tania Bryer, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026 Kudrow shot to stardom with her portrayal of the bubbly musician who juggled a variety of jobs, and the role has stuck with her decades later. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026 And when women did achieve success, the industry could be quick to portray them as climbers who abandoned their country roots in pursuit of pop stardom. — Stephanie Vander Wel, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stardom

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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

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

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