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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Major stardom written all over him. Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026 Francis Buchholz, the former bassist for the German hard rock band Scorpions who performed at the height of the band’s global stardom, has died. Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026 Transferring their fictional profession to the Winter Olympics, the biggest hockey stage in the world, is just the latest confirmation of Storrie and Williams’ newfound stardom. Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026 Few artists have been gradually growing their pop stardom from year to year this decade like Tate McRae. Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 22 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 28 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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