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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His rise to stardom came at a time when the national mood in Japan was at a low. Becky Sullivan, NPR, 22 Jan. 2025 The video was viewed 50,000 times within a few days, marking the beginning of the duo’s foray into internet stardom. Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025 Cena also goes under the hood with country singer Jelly Roll in Nashville, and while a passenger in Jelly’s RAM 1500 Laramie learns about his journey from being a convict to fatherhood and stardom. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025 At a key turning point in his '80s stardom, Rob Lowe set his sights beyond the silver screen — into the choppy waters of yacht rock. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 11 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 29 Jan. 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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