Synonyms of stardom

stardom

noun

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

Related Words

• fame
• popularity
• celebrity
• status
• notoriety
• renown
• superstardom
• megastardom
• reputation
• prestige
• infamy
• repute
• prominence
• stature
• greatness
• name
• reputability
• acclaim
• rank
• recognition
• glory
• position
• eminence
• report
• cachet
• standing
• visibility
• accolade
• praise
• character
• honor
• adoration
• preeminence
• mark
• laurels
• acknowledgment
• homage
• illustriousness
• place
• idolization
• kudos
• distinction
• note

Dissimilar Words

• shame
• ignominy
• disgrace
• disrepute
• dishonor
• opprobrium
• odium
• invisibility
• unpopularity
• oblivion
• obscurity
• inconspicuousness
• anonymity
• obscureness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stardom

From Jonathan Cheban’s effort to build a stronger Foodgod brand to Drake leaving his Degrassi stardom behind, these celebrities have varying reasons for switching things up. — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Dolly Parton blended stardom with a unifying care for people. — Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Aug. 2026

The bigger, the sweeter, the more outlandish the dish, the more appetizing the bait for the social media influencers who will jolt a restaurant into stardom. — Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026

During their time apart, the world in which the soulful Southern rock outfit from Athens, Alabama, rose first to prominence and then to stardom, was upended in just about every way that mattered — socially, politically, and musically. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2026