megastardom

noun

as in stardom

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  1. stardom
  2. popularity
  3. superstardom
  4. fame
Noun
  • Panettiere has long been candid about her struggles navigating child stardom and fame, often opening up about her experiences with severe postpartum depression (PPD), addiction, and anxiety.
    — Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Panettiere went from child stardom to a more tumultuous adult life.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of stardom
Noun
  • At the peak of its popularity in the 1960s and ’70s, the park had attracted tens of thousands of visitors every year, but most traffic through the Route 8 and I-84 interchange never stopped.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
  • While its popularity has rallied, Mazda still decided changes were necessary, notably with the Toyota RAV4’s increasing prominence.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of popularity
Noun
  • 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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