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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Payne is featured as a guest judge in later episodes of the show, joining Destiny’s Child alum Kelly Rowland and Building the Band mentor Nicole Scherzinger of Pussycat Dolls to help guide the fledgling groups to stardom. Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 9 July 2025 In 1975, at the very beginning of his rise to stardom, he was involved in a tragic plane crash that broke his back in three places. Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025 The book vaulted Vance to stardom after Trump was first elected in 2016, as it was viewed as an explanation for the president’s popularity in places like Appalachian Kentucky. Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 7 July 2025 Presley’s version became his first hit and helped propel him to rock 'n' roll music stardom. Daily Briefing, AZCentral.com, 5 July 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 22 Jul. 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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