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
Its social media stardom stems in part from the plating.
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Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Robert Pattinson has spent the last decade-plus treating movie stardom like some kind of elaborate public dare.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 May 2026
In the eight months or so the 1st Wave Hollywood Happy Hour has been running, its guests have included many of the biggest stars and bands that rose to stardom in the early ’80s.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 26 May 2026
The Wild need to pounce at the height of his stardom.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 26 May 2026
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Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Robert Pattinson has spent the last decade-plus treating movie stardom like some kind of elaborate public dare.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 May 2026
In the eight months or so the 1st Wave Hollywood Happy Hour has been running, its guests have included many of the biggest stars and bands that rose to stardom in the early ’80s.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 26 May 2026
The Wild need to pounce at the height of his stardom.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stardom
Noun
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Lee Miller, Sought-After Fashion Model Miller first rose to fame after Condé Nast placed her on the cover of Vogue in 1927, launching a successful international modeling career working in New York, London and Paris.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Christine Russo, sister of The Crash victim Dominic Russo, is infuriated the Netflix documentary has brought fame to her brother's killer, Mackenzie Shirilla.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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The deal with Curry, who is a household name in China, is expected to further boost Li-Ning’s popularity in the country and help expand the brand’s market share in the US.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The restaurants have kids menus, which were added in response to the hotel’s popularity with locals seeking upscale dining.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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With its shout-along hooks and pop drama, Jack Antonoff’s latest isn’t so different from the others, but his myopic views on modern life and celebrity are becoming harder to bear.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
30 May 2026
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Fast forward to the second half of the 20th century, when Capri enjoyed another boom during the golden age of la dolce vita, when Italian and international celebrities flocked to the island's winding streets.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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