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stardom

noun

Definition of stardom

as in fame

the state of being a very famous performer an actress who has achieved movie stardom When he went to Hollywood he had dreams of stardom. the path to stardom

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Recent Examples of stardom The film is a tight, three-year snapshot of a couple on the crest of stardom, navigating war and white-knuckling the ups and downs of their own creative and romantic partnership. — Marisa Fox, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026 Sylvester Stallone’s acting origin story is almost as famous as the underdog story that launched the actor into stardom, and its finally coming to a movie screen near you. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026 The show, which ended in May 2019, became a cultural icon and catapulted the cast to stardom. — Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 Kurt Russell played baseball at Thousand Oaks High through his child stardom. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stardom

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Noun

But no one approaching Swift’s level of fame has been at a Chiefs training camp practice.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
If there was ever a method dressing hall of fame, this look would top the list.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 23 July 2026

Definition of fame

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Bryce Canyon National Park is one of Utah’s most iconic destinations—but its popularity means visitors often have to contend with crowded overlooks, full parking lots, and busy hiking trails, especially during the busy seasons of summer and fall.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
How else to explain the explosive popularity of the Windmill bands, or Blood Incantation and Tomb Mold’s crossover success, or Angine de Poitrine becoming a water-cooler topic overnight?

— Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 19 July 2026

Definition of popularity

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Goodtime, originally with celebrity backing from musician Pharrell Williams and entertainment mogul David Grutman, was auctioned off by lenders in a foreclosure action earlier this year.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Even during the match, cameramen and directors were obsessed with seeking out celebrities.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026

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