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
Throughout his rise to stardom, Chevy has had the support of his three daughters and wife.
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Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
As Bieber navigated young stardom, his misadventures became treasured material in the tabloids.
—Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
Manning is a star on a collision course with super stardom and the Longhorns could be a beneficiary next season.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 2 Jan. 2026
With actual recordings of controversial sermons and tons of archival footage, the documentary investigates claims of cult-like control while exploring how Mary’s reality TV stardom complicated an already messy situation.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 1 Jan. 2026
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Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
As Bieber navigated young stardom, his misadventures became treasured material in the tabloids.
—Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
Manning is a star on a collision course with super stardom and the Longhorns could be a beneficiary next season.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 2 Jan. 2026
With actual recordings of controversial sermons and tons of archival footage, the documentary investigates claims of cult-like control while exploring how Mary’s reality TV stardom complicated an already messy situation.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stardom
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But in today’s world of digital creators, those seeking fame face competition in a way Khan’s generation never could have imagined.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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In the decades after his discovery, Watson’s fame persisted.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The mocktail is named after the late Shirley Temple Black, the actress, singer and politician who gained widespread popularity as a child actress in the 1930s.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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This is a call to build networks (and occupy spaces) rooted in collective values, rather than popularity or trends.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Korean skin care drew standing-room-only crowds, celebrity makeup artist Hung Vanngo gave his first masterclass, and in the bustling fragrance halls niche perfume houses attracted international distributors eager to understand how Arabic fragrance is reshaping global perfumery standards.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Stardom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stardom. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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