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Recent Examples of superstardom
That same artist-first philosophy later helped propel RAYE to global superstardom.
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Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 8 June 2026
That plan — a joint effort involving the NBA and FIBA, the sport’s global governing body — has been in the works for years but is nearing a launch at a particularly exciting time for the game in Europe with the burgeoning superstardom of San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Duration is probably the only thing that ABC and the NBA need worry about, although there’s nothing in New York’s springtime rampage that suggests the Knicks will function as a mere speed bump on Wemby’s path to superstardom.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 June 2026
But once the film shot her to superstardom, Shields noted the attention became intense.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
The reboot will continue the storyline of the original series, a global phenomenon that launched David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson into Hollywood superstardom.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 28 May 2026
And no experience finding the balance between superstardom and complementary parts required of a championship-level roster.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 28 May 2026
After an illustrious career behind the scenes of the music industry, McClain became close to the Jackson family in the early Eighties, setting up Janet for superstardom.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2026
Led by Anthony Edwards' ascendance into superstardom, the Wolves are in the midst of the most successful stretch in franchise history.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 8 June 2026
That plan — a joint effort involving the NBA and FIBA, the sport’s global governing body — has been in the works for years but is nearing a launch at a particularly exciting time for the game in Europe with the burgeoning superstardom of San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Duration is probably the only thing that ABC and the NBA need worry about, although there’s nothing in New York’s springtime rampage that suggests the Knicks will function as a mere speed bump on Wemby’s path to superstardom.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 June 2026
But once the film shot her to superstardom, Shields noted the attention became intense.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
The reboot will continue the storyline of the original series, a global phenomenon that launched David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson into Hollywood superstardom.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 28 May 2026
And no experience finding the balance between superstardom and complementary parts required of a championship-level roster.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 28 May 2026
After an illustrious career behind the scenes of the music industry, McClain became close to the Jackson family in the early Eighties, setting up Janet for superstardom.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2026
Led by Anthony Edwards' ascendance into superstardom, the Wolves are in the midst of the most successful stretch in franchise history.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstardom
Noun
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Regardless, not every player is drafted with stardom in mind.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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The 156-show tour, which launched a few weeks after the release of his seventh studio album, propelled Springsteen to stardom.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Noun
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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.—
Jing Feng,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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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.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
Noun
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The script hides serious moral and ethical conversations about fame, political violence, and powerful institutions amongst jokes about hashbrowns.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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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.—
Fernanda Pesce,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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“Superstardom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstardom. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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