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
Williamson County includes parts of Austin, where Worthy rose to stardom during his time with the Texas Longhorns.
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Chantz Martin, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
Butler and Green took more winding roads to stardom.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
Maher rose to stardom after competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Starting Thursday, five players from Colorado universities get to showcase their athletic prowess for a shot at NFL stardom.
—Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
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Chantz Martin, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
Butler and Green took more winding roads to stardom.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
Maher rose to stardom after competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Starting Thursday, five players from Colorado universities get to showcase their athletic prowess for a shot at NFL stardom.
—Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stardom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stardom
Noun
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Navigating life, love and fame The intrigue around artist couples spans generations.—
Zoe Whitfield,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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This wasn't an amateur with pitchy vocals hoping for a shot at fame; this was a full-fledged soulful rock star.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Stalwarts like Magic and Pokemon have seen recent surges in popularity and profitability, thanks to not just new fans but ones who played these games as kids returning to the fold with more disposable income.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Recent polling suggests that dissatisfaction with Trump's handling of the economy is a key factor in his declining popularity.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Much like Alo Yoga in the wellness space, the brand collaborates with popular influencers and celebrities while hosting eye-catching events, from beach parties to futuristic pop-up experiences, to amplify its presence on social media.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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But senators grilled the celebrity doctor on his record.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Stardom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stardom. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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