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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All starts, all signs pointing to stardom. Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026 Star Jon Heder launched into movie stardom with his portrayal of the title character, a dead-eyed, socially awkward outcast teen struggling with bullies at school and his eccentric family. Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026 Did Moon choose to be away from her daughter for self-serving objectives and pursuits of Hollywood stardom? Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026 There’s nothing like that first rush of stardom, and Keem is rising to the occasion and savoring every minute of it. Rob Kenner, VIBE.com, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stardom

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 Jun. 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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