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Noun
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The esteemed vocalist-guitarist skyrocketed to stardom — alongside his brother Raphael Saadiq (born Charles Wiggins) on vocals and bass and cousin Timothy Riley on drums, keyboards and backing vocals — in the late ’80s as one of the founding members of the trio Tony!—
Jim Harrington,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025 -
The 26-year-old rap star is preparing to cement her quantum leap to stardom with her debut album later this year.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The sheer variety of hydrangeas available at garden centers speaks to their popularity.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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As movies gained widespread popularity, downtown theaters like the Empress transitioned from vaudeville to film.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The actress rose to fame in the '70s portraying Laura Ingalls Wilder on Little House on the Prairie.—
Julie Tremaine,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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The Grammy-winning county singer, who first rose to fame as the winner of American Idol in 2005, will take over Perry’s seat when the new season premieres on Sunday, March 9.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Megastardom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/megastardom. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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