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
Sisters Cassie and Zoe Grossberg catapulted to stardom as the Griffin Sisters, but broke up after one turbulent year.
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Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Pompeo’s path to Hollywood stardom has been anything but conventional.
—Max Gao, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
At the height of New Kids on the Block’s early stardom, Jordan and Jonathan Knight grew accustomed to smitten fans turning up to their homes, weeping at shows and tossing bras on stage.
—Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2025
While her film roles in the ‘80s and ‘90s, including as Selina Kyle/Catwoman in 1992's Batman Returns, shot her to stardom, Pfeiffer remains in the limelight.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Pompeo’s path to Hollywood stardom has been anything but conventional.
—Max Gao, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
At the height of New Kids on the Block’s early stardom, Jordan and Jonathan Knight grew accustomed to smitten fans turning up to their homes, weeping at shows and tossing bras on stage.
—Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2025
While her film roles in the ‘80s and ‘90s, including as Selina Kyle/Catwoman in 1992's Batman Returns, shot her to stardom, Pfeiffer remains in the limelight.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stardom
Noun
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The legendary Kansas City Monarchs of Negro Leagues fame also played there.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2025
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Winter, now 27, gained fame after starring in the ABC show as Alex Dunphy.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2025
Noun
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These 10 names rose the most in popularity in 2024.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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However, in my experience, despite the obvious swell in popularity and there being roughly 3,000-plus tequila brands on the market today, a lot of guests still just tend to order what is advertised the most.—
Isidoro Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Her firm, which is ranked among the top 50 trademark law firms in the country, has represented clients ranging from early-stage founders to celebrities like Twista and Sierra Gates.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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And this week: A (French, bien sûr) series about Antonin Carême, the world’s first celebrity chef — and possible Napoleonic-era spy.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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“Stardom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stardom. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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