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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Despite their combined stardom, Andrew Garfield and Monica Barbaro have managed to keep their relationship out of the public eye. Emily Blackwood, People.com, 9 May 2025 Beyoncé wants to turn pop stardom into the family business. Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 9 May 2025 My interpretation of the Black dandy is demonstrating his super stardom on a global stage. Manglien Gangte, Vogue, 6 May 2025 The photos have a magical quality to them, as if the animals were posing for social media stardom. Amanda Kooser, Forbes.com, 6 May 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 19 May. 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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