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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 Lately, the artist seems more interested in the role of pop-producer than pop stardom itself. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026 Severance and stardom Tillman’s breakout role came in 2022 with Severance. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026 Unlike those idols, Zada has to grapple with the demands of modern stardom. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026 The clip exploded, T-shirts were made and Sophie's stardom took off like a rocket ship. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stardom

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Noun

Born in another century, Winter could’ve found fame as a pratfall comic, Buster Keaton with floppier hair.

— Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
This summer, Estate Yountville will debut Clementine, a culinary experience led by Executive Chef Rebecca Weitzman of Flora Farms fame.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of fame

Noun

Some of the most famous examples, like the Adidas Sambas and Gazelle, have almost never dipped in popularity.

— Renata Joffre, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2026
Since Caitlin Clark helped drive the WNBA's popularity, left-wing sports writers have bristled at traditional fans filling arenas.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of popularity

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Florence Pugh, Mariska Hargitay, Hudson Williams, Josh Gad and more celebrities have used their platforms to condemn the case in recent weeks.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Embassies, banks, and big-name retailers share the neighborhood with this member of The Leading Hotels of the World, whose guest list includes big celebrities and diplomats.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

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