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
Astronomers recently studied a sample of 70 objects, ranging from Jupiter-mass planets to brown dwarfs that are right on the brink of stardom.
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Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
However, as if to offer humbling evidence of the fickle nature of pop stardom, the Elvis Presley movie actually earned less last weekend than another concert documentary, featuring an act that has sold millions of albums but is hardly a household name.
—John Beifuss, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 2 Mar. 2026
But now his stardom has apparently reached another level.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Not for the 41-year-old Lakers star, the enigma of stardom and longevity who bridged the free-flowing energy into their 129-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
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Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
However, as if to offer humbling evidence of the fickle nature of pop stardom, the Elvis Presley movie actually earned less last weekend than another concert documentary, featuring an act that has sold millions of albums but is hardly a household name.
—John Beifuss, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 2 Mar. 2026
But now his stardom has apparently reached another level.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Not for the 41-year-old Lakers star, the enigma of stardom and longevity who bridged the free-flowing energy into their 129-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stardom
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Owner António Silva, 66, has been running his no-frills charcoal-grill shop for four decades, but his newfound fame started after he was praised online by a Chinese influencer.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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The finish line is near City Hall, built on the former site of The Dexter, a bar that was owned by Wyatt Earp — he of the Gunfight-at-the-OK-Corral fame — during Nome’s heady gold rush days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The popularity of Bar Panisse perhaps dispels one fear the restaurateurs might’ve had – that the place would be shunned by the community, after Waters terminated the lease of longtime tapas restaurant Cesar to make space for her new endeavor.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Flynn said the company’s focus on customer interaction has helped drive the chain’s popularity, particularly among younger customers.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Speaking of celebrity picks, the Harlee Shoulder Bag was named among Oprah’s Favorite Things of 2025.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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That rare child actor to evolve into an indomitable leading man, Bale is notoriously dismissive of celebrity.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Stardom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stardom. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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