Synonyms of stardom

stardom

noun

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

Related Words

• fame
• popularity
• celebrity
• status
• notoriety
• renown
• superstardom
• megastardom
• reputation
• prestige
• infamy
• repute
• prominence
• stature
• greatness
• name
• reputability
• acclaim
• rank
• recognition
• glory
• position
• eminence
• report
• cachet
• standing
• visibility
• accolade
• praise
• character
• honor
• adoration
• preeminence
• mark
• laurels
• acknowledgment
• homage
• illustriousness
• place
• idolization
• kudos
• distinction
• note

Dissimilar Words

• shame
• ignominy
• disgrace
• disrepute
• dishonor
• opprobrium
• odium
• invisibility
• unpopularity
• oblivion
• obscurity
• inconspicuousness
• anonymity
• obscureness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stardom

Two of the most famous examples of TV show stardom’s fickle translation to movie-star status can be found in the trajectories of Shelley Long and George Clooney. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026

In recent years, as Grande has risen to super stardom, her physical appearance has been put under the microscope in certain online circles. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 2 Aug. 2026

Per the Cullen family patriarch, who won the Stanley Cup three times in a 1,500-game NHL career, Joey’s path to stardom began while playing mini-sticks with his brothers in the locker rooms of the Predators, Pittsburgh Penguins and Minnesota Wild. — Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 2 Aug. 2026

The movie followed her journey from her troubled upbringing to her rise to stardom. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 29 July 2026