MEGASTARDOM Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

megastardom

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as in stardom

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Noun

By spinning up nostalgia for a kind of luxurious rap stardom that barely exists anymore, Baby Osamaa comes up with a sketch of what her own big-budget major label debut would look like.

— Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026
Originally cast in 2023 as a contestant for the K-pop reality show that formed Katseye, she was booted out early partly because—despite becoming a fan favorite in Netflix’s subsequent docuseries—the judges sensed she was destined for solo stardom.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of stardom

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His popularity there, and a change in his stance to embrace strip mining, translated to a landslide win over Republican Cecil Underwood in the 1976 governor's race.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
But now, the adjustable-rate mortgage is rising in popularity again.

— Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of popularity

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The song’s origins offer a glimpse into the uncertainty surrounding Nicks and Buckingham before their personal lives became intertwined with Fleetwood Mac’s rise to superstardom.

— Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026
Shannon guest stars as Patty Prince, the creator of a female superhero on the verge of superstardom.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of superstardom

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The quest for tickets is the first of several McGuffins in the film that, while fun, bring to life the essential truth that the core of being teenage is the shiny allure of intangible pursuits, those things that promise fame, friends and being cool.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
Blending psychological suspense with the hypnotic energy of electronic music culture, the film explores the darker side of obsession, identity and the intoxicating allure of fame.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of fame

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