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
With the passing of longtime host John McLaughlin in 2016, the show faded away, just before Donald Trump’s first presidency could provide us with a seemingly endless supply of new contenders for the Olympics of political stardom.
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Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
News at Billboard's Women in Music Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 29, the Matriarch author, 71, opened up about how the Cowboy Carter singer, 43, balances global stardom with motherhood.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
That, combined with the lucrative opportunities of the American sports and entertainment market, intensifies the impulse to catapult teenage soccer phenoms into stardom.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
The band emerged from Vacaville in the 1990s, immersed itself in Sacramento’s club scene and then rocketed to stardom — to the tune of over 20 million albums sold worldwide.
—Chris MacIas, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
News at Billboard's Women in Music Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 29, the Matriarch author, 71, opened up about how the Cowboy Carter singer, 43, balances global stardom with motherhood.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
That, combined with the lucrative opportunities of the American sports and entertainment market, intensifies the impulse to catapult teenage soccer phenoms into stardom.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
The band emerged from Vacaville in the 1990s, immersed itself in Sacramento’s club scene and then rocketed to stardom — to the tune of over 20 million albums sold worldwide.
—Chris MacIas, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stardom
Noun
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In a 2003 interview with Vogue’s Mark Holgate, Sarah Jessica Parker spoke candidly on her relationship with fame.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
11 Apr. 2025
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Set against the glitzy world of pop music stardom in the early aughts, this affecting saga of two sisters explores the destructive power of fame and inequity in the music business.—
Samantha Dunn,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The popularity of colorful plumes in hats and accessories led to the slaughter of birds, driving some species close to extinction by the early 20th century.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Related Story External factors driving this color story include a new narrative around sustainability that reframes it as an opportunity for growth and empowerment, and the popularity of niche interests.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Apr. 2025
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The firm specialized in celebrity, events and brands and maintained offices in L.A. and New York.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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The message is clear, from designers, brands, fashion media, and celebrities alike: America’s mall brands are next up.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Stardom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stardom. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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