superstardom

noun

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as in stardom

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  1. stardom
  2. popularity
  3. fame
Noun
  • 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
Definition of stardom
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of popularity
Noun
  • Emily has spent her entire life doing the right thing at every opportunity, and doesn’t care about fame or fortune, but just wants the human connection that comes from forming a few genuinely close relationships.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Definition of fame
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