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
While guiding Vinícius to global stardom along the way, Ancelotti — who Vinícius calls the best coach in the world — won two Champions Leagues, two La Liga titles and one Copa del Rey in that span.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
The K-pop model utilized by YG mirrors aspects of the Western pop stardom machine—think Simon Cowell with One Direction—but it’s been revised and refined.
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José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
23 June 2026
Minogue’s role as Charlene in Australian soap Neighbours originally help to propel her to stardom.
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Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
But turning down what could have been an early path to global stardom—and significant financial upside—became something Freese now says was central to his development as a player.
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Preston Fore,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
The K-pop model utilized by YG mirrors aspects of the Western pop stardom machine—think Simon Cowell with One Direction—but it’s been revised and refined.
—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
23 June 2026
Minogue’s role as Charlene in Australian soap Neighbours originally help to propel her to stardom.
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Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
But turning down what could have been an early path to global stardom—and significant financial upside—became something Freese now says was central to his development as a player.
—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stardom
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Motherhood, sexuality, family, fame… every band member forges her own path in refreshingly disparate ways rarely shown on television.
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Donors include oil executive Harold Hamm, the Waltons of Walmart fame, Kenneth Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel, a hedge fund, and Burgum himself.
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The growing interest in ingredients has helped fuel the popularity of nutrition apps such as Yuka, Bobby Approved and Zoe, which let users scan a product’s barcode to see a health score.
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Oska has also noticed a rise in the popularity of tinted sunscreen—particularly relevant for those dealing with melasma and hyperpigmentation—and ripples of K-beauty influence throughout the SPF category.
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When King asked if the unnamed celebrity was the one, Brown didn't hesitate.
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While Terenzio believes secrecy is essential for any celebrity wedding, she isn't convinced Madison Square Garden would actually host Swift and Kelce's ceremony.
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“Stardom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stardom. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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