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
Is there another country star who will beat Carpenter to stardom?
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Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
But one season after Schwesinger, who was drafted by the Cleveland Browns with the first pick of the second round in 2025, sped to stardom, UCLA might not have its name represented in the this year’s NFL draft.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
In Michael, the new movie on the King of Pop's rise to stardom, Myers, 62, plays real-life CBS Records executive Walter Yetnikoff.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
But the Roll-ing Stones’ image was their ticket to stardom.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
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Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
But one season after Schwesinger, who was drafted by the Cleveland Browns with the first pick of the second round in 2025, sped to stardom, UCLA might not have its name represented in the this year’s NFL draft.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
In Michael, the new movie on the King of Pop's rise to stardom, Myers, 62, plays real-life CBS Records executive Walter Yetnikoff.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
But the Roll-ing Stones’ image was their ticket to stardom.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stardom
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Teller first rose to fame with his role in the Divergent film trilogy, but gained critical acclaim for his role in Whiplash, which earned him various award nominations.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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The biopic chronicles Michael Jackson’s rise to fame, from his childhood years in the Jackson 5 during the 1960s to his emergence as the King of Pop and one of the world’s most recognizable entertainers before his death in 2009.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2026
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The landmark case is the first time the justices will consider whether the controversial practice of digital dragnets, which have grown in popularity among law enforcement with advances in technology, violate constitutional protections against unreasonable searches.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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In response to the recent popularity of matching sets, the pendulum is now swinging back the other way to favor more whimsical, unique outfits.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Rebecca Morin The White House Correspondents Association, a nonprofit member organization of journalists who cover the presidency, hosts an annual dinner each year that brings together members of the press, lawmakers and celebrities.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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And just as celebrity hairstylist SherriAnn Cole recently advised in Vogue, Clarke resisted the common urge to match her brows to her new blonde hair.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Stardom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stardom. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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