Definition of stardom
:the status or position of a star
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Examples of stardom in a Sentence
an actress who has achieved movie stardom
Recent Examples of stardom from the Web
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For more updates, and to prepare your *impending design stardom*, check IKEA's website or social media pages, including the hashtag #IkeaHomeTour.
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Like Moeller, Ohio State will soon become just a stepping stone in Hubbard’s ascent, meaning his superstar qualities, both on and off the field, will be tested by the high expectations often paired with stardom.
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This was Bowie pre–Ziggy Stardust and stardom, shooting the cover for his first album.
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But taking a break from stardom isn't uncommon at all (many celebrities have done it).
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On the other hand, Miguel Sano has reached stardom, Jose Berrios and Max Kepler are on the rise, and Brandon Kintzler made the All-Star team from a bullpen whose most notable member is catcher/mop-up man Chris Gimenez.
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Rock stardom — any tenure as a band, really — was not the plan.
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But mononucleosis sidelined him a month, delaying his breakout to stardom until his senior season.
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Lewis, scheduled to play at 9:45 p.m. tonight at the BMO Harris Pavilion, also vividly recalled that concert, one of many that year and the next as his band rode a wave of stardom as their videos seemed to play on MTV almost constantly.
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First Known Use of stardom
1865
STARDOM Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of stardom for English Language Learners
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: the state of being a very famous performer
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