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
Born in 1928, the curly-haired cutie was launched into stardom with the release of the Fox studios feature film Stand Up and Cheer!
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Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
Chronicling the rise of Freddie Mercury (Rami Malek, who won an Academy Award for his portrayal) and the legendary rock band Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody follows their journey from small gigs to global stardom.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Gable's journey to WWE stardom is rooted in a strong amateur wrestling foundation.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Her stardom, now so apparent, hardly felt preordained.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
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Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
Chronicling the rise of Freddie Mercury (Rami Malek, who won an Academy Award for his portrayal) and the legendary rock band Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody follows their journey from small gigs to global stardom.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Gable's journey to WWE stardom is rooted in a strong amateur wrestling foundation.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Her stardom, now so apparent, hardly felt preordained.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stardom
Noun
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This was less a celebrity cameo and more a strategic bridge between his classic fame and contemporary culture.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Before his Top Gun fame, Powell was also the go-to chef at University of Texas tailgates, serving up wings and brisket for his hungry friends.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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So Far Folklore, The Tortured Poets Department and 1989 (Taylor’s Version) While Swift’s current performance on the Top Album Sales chart might seem quieter than usual, all three titles are growing in popularity.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Sure, classic cocktails and thoughtful non-alcoholic options continue to soar in popularity, but beer is also a great choice for those seeking something lighter, perfect for warmer weather.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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 network has ordered Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service, which will see the celebrity chef go undercover to rescue America’s filthiest restaurants.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Stardom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stardom. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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