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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 Putellas won the prestigious award in 2021 and 2022, tore her ACL and saw Bonmati rise to stardom. — ABC News, 26 Oct. 2026 Nashville wanted Cody Johnson to ditch his cowboy hat before giving him a shot at country music stardom. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 And a few hours later (and a little further left of pop stardom’s center), two other artists with highly devout followings also drew signifcant buzz for teaming up on record for the first time. — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026 Steven Shapiro Summit Business Management Along the way, over 38 years, Shapiro has seen clients learn hard lessons as stardom faded. — Claudia Rosenbaum, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stardom

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Noun

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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Meanwhile, the popularity of injectables and other in-clinic treatments like lasers and microneedling is changing how consumers understand what lies beneath the surface.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Watch Duty exploded in popularity by providing up-to-the-minute firefighting updates, fire perimeters, and on-the-scene reports to people previously stuck navigating a fractured system of emergency alerts that gave minimal information.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of popularity

Noun

His work with Leonard eventually led him to work for British Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and several of Leonard’s celebrity clients, including Twiggy, Jackie Onassis and Mick Jagger, per The Times.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026
There are 92 handheld options in total, some named after politicians and celebrities, like the Jackie Chan—bulgogi, cilantro, avocado, lettuce, jalapeños, and onions, served on a roll or hero.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026

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