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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But on Saturday, Buzelis asserted himself against the best of the 2025 draft class, reminding fans at the United Center of his potential for future stardom. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026 In 2021, her internet stardom peaked again, as videos of her online resurfaced. Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026 The bad Byfield hasn’t ascended to stardom With the combination of great skating and a 6-foot-5, 225-pound frame, Quinton Byfield also has enough skill to occasionally make plays that will bring fans out of their seats. Eric Stephens, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026 Both actors have taken to their rise to stardom as ducks to water, which Fallon says was especially fun when meeting Williams for the show. Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026 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 14 Jan. 2026.

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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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