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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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The movie was considered a critical and commercial failure, five years before Reynolds went on to find comic book stardom with his Deadpool series, adapted from the Marvel Comics character. Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025 They’re managed by the same management team — Bob Doyle & Associates, the only managers Garth Brooks has ever had — that oversaw Zach Top’s rise to stardom. Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 28 Nov. 2025 That very soundtrack marked a pivotal moment in Prince’s career, launching him into super stardom. Essence, 28 Nov. 2025 The bold coloring technique shot to stardom back in 2022 when Kendall Jenner traded her brown brows for the barely-there look. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025 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 5 Dec. 2025.

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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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