megastardom

noun

as in stardom

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  1. stardom
  2. popularity
  3. superstardom
  4. fame
Noun
  • Nelson-Ododa, who turns 26 this month, is on the threshold of stardom midway through her fifth season in The W, her eighth playing the game in Connecticut, but obviously her potential will come to full bloom in another arena, another state.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Alisa Reyes appeared on the network’s All That, a Saturday Night Live-like sketch comedy show for kids that propelled a number of its young cast members — including Kel Mitchell, Kenan Thompson and Amanda Bynes — to stardom.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of stardom
Noun
  • Amazingly, despite his popularity in recent years, none of those tunes have climbed into the top 10.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The platform, which operates out of Auckland, New Zealand, skyrocketed in popularity during the COVID pandemic.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of popularity
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  • The show’s young cast rocketed to superstardom, particularly Adam Brody (as pop culture obsessive Seth Cohen), Mischa Barton (as girl-next-door Marissa Cooper), and Rachel Bilson (as the popular Summer Roberts).
    — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026
  • However, Twain faced new obstacles even after reaching superstardom, including divorce and a battle with Lyme disease.
    — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of superstardom
Noun
  • And there are people that probably get concerned about an 18- or 19-year-old kid being in that position and the notoriety and the fame.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Fans of Peacock’s cozy drama about friendship, family, and fame will soon be reunited with their favorite ladies.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of fame
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