stardom

noun

star·​dom ˈstär-dəm How to pronounce stardom (audio)
: the status or position of a star

Examples of stardom in a Sentence

an actress who has achieved movie stardom
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Manilow asked the crowd of the debonair record executive who helped shepherd him to stardom. Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2025 This is Clairo’s first-ever nomination, thanks to Charm, and the bedroom pop artist’s ascent toward stardom mirrors her work: affecting, humble, and understated. Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2025 The real test will be whether the league can maintain its current momentum over the next five to ten years—especially if the novelty of social media stardom wears off, or if another women’s sport captures the public’s imagination. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Jan. 2025 From his early days posting tracks on SoundCloud in 2016 to achieving global acclaim in the last few years, Bad Bunny’s journey to stardom is an impressive trajectory of growth and influence. Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for stardom 

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stardom was in 1865

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“Stardom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stardom. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.

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stardom

noun
star·​dom ˈstärd-əm How to pronounce stardom (audio)
: the status or position of a star
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