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
The former Arizona standout could be set up for fantasy stardom.
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Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 7 Aug. 2025
The quartet once starred in a Nickelodeon show of the same name that catapulted them to stardom.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Ford, Armani, more Since her rise to stardom, Sweeney has also partnered with brands including Armani, Ford, Samsung, Laneige and more.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
Still, the vague sense that Sweeney’s stardom was a dog whistle for reactionaries persisted.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 31 July 2025
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Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 7 Aug. 2025
The quartet once starred in a Nickelodeon show of the same name that catapulted them to stardom.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Ford, Armani, more Since her rise to stardom, Sweeney has also partnered with brands including Armani, Ford, Samsung, Laneige and more.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
Still, the vague sense that Sweeney’s stardom was a dog whistle for reactionaries persisted.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stardom
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Talking about the Babe Ruth era players with my great-grandfather, who had been a business partner of Charles Ebbets of Brooklyn Dodgers fame.—
Paul Dickson,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Aug. 2025
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Since skyrocketing to fame in the 2000s, Kevin, Joe and Nick have had their love lives play out in the public eye, especially given that the two younger brothers have had several romances with fellow Disney Channel stars and singers.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Fashion and lifestyle brands have taken note, with several, including Hollister and Coach, rising in popularity and making new collections inspired by the styles of the era.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Telehealth roles are increasing in popularity thanks to advancements in telehealth technology.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Allen hosting Black celebrities like Diahann Carroll despite network skittishness.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Stardom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stardom. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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