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
Even so, not enough of the NBC late-night staple has felt original or especially funny these days to warrant that kind of stardom.
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Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
The four-time Pro Bowl quarterback grew up in nearby Newport News, Virginia, and credits the community with shaping his rise to NFL stardom.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Dec. 2024
Christine Lakin left child stardom for life behind the camera, and she’s never been happier.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
The quest for stardom for many who came to Nashville began with the search for an open microphone.
—Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
The four-time Pro Bowl quarterback grew up in nearby Newport News, Virginia, and credits the community with shaping his rise to NFL stardom.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Dec. 2024
Christine Lakin left child stardom for life behind the camera, and she’s never been happier.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
The quest for stardom for many who came to Nashville began with the search for an open microphone.
—Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stardom
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While that caused an unprecedented skepticism of fame from the public, as well as a distinct lack of sympathy for anyone who experienced it, Williams’s was one of the few anti-fame voices who broke through.Emma Madden, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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Much of its fame comes from charismatic street vendors such as 40X, who spread the teachings of the late Minister Elijah Muhammad on city corners and at markets and fairs; those teachings include that the navy bean is a kind of superfood.Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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Trump, in other words, is at or near an all-time high in popularity.G. Elliott Morris, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2025
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With an increase in popularity, Thomas also had to deal with some strangeness.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
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The theme for the dance is Old Hollywood and guests are encouraged to dress as a favorite film celebrity or embrace Hollywood style.Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
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Notably, the company has also garnered support from high-profile celebrities such as Tom Brady, Peter Jackson, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Tiger Woods, Tony Robbins, Paris Hilton, and the Hemsworth brothers, further amplifying their visibility and influence.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Stardom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stardom. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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