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
West joined the hit reality series in 2024, but this year has catapulted him to a new level of stardom when he became embroiled in a relationship scandal with co-star Amanda Batula.
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Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
With newfound stardom, Wallen was on top.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama mostly showcased his stardom, but Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson also limited his effectiveness.
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Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
What was the challenge of making this fictional band’s stardom believable — the charisma, the presence on stage, the discography?
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Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
With newfound stardom, Wallen was on top.
—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama mostly showcased his stardom, but Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson also limited his effectiveness.
—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
What was the challenge of making this fictional band’s stardom believable — the charisma, the presence on stage, the discography?
—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stardom
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The script hides serious moral and ethical conversations about fame, political violence, and powerful institutions amongst jokes about hashbrowns.
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What appears to resonate most with fans is not the costume or the viral fame, but the relationship between the man and the dog.
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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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Audiences are skeptical of celebrity.
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Timpson is the first openly gay champion of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen competition and after winning season 23 a few years ago, made history as the only winner in the show’s history to be named executive chef at the property where their season was filmed.
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“Stardom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stardom. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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