megastardom

noun

as in stardom

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  1. stardom
  2. popularity
  3. superstardom
  4. fame
Noun
  • John Schneider didn't exactly follow the traditional path to Hollywood stardom.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Only a select few have found a path, like Jacob Elordi, who parlayed his Netflix stardom with the Kissing Booth into HBO stardom with Euphoria, then made the jump to marquee stardom with Frankenstein and Wuthering Heights.
    — Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of stardom
Noun
  • The phrase first surfaced in early 2024 and has grown in popularity since, according to Know Your Meme.
    — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • As Blake’s scheming, villainous ex-wife Alexis, Joan Collins joined Dynasty in season 2 and injected a new energy — and glamour — into the series that helped its popularity explode.
    — Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of popularity
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  • In this week’s issue of PEOPLE, select images from Intimate Audrey offer a closer look at the star’s life outside the spotlight, from her childhood to tender moments with her own family after achieving superstardom.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Related Stories There’s often plenty of chatter about whether the younger generation of pop stars has the appetite for the traditional grind of superstardom.
    — Emanuel Okusanya, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of superstardom
Noun
  • But their recent social media fame has also brought claims about what eating them can do for your skin.
    — Olivia LaBorde, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Based on the overwhelming outpouring of love for Jackie, there was obviously a beautiful side to her fame, Seidman said.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of fame
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