stardom

noun

star·​dom ˈstär-dəm How to pronounce stardom (audio)
Synonyms of stardomnext
: the status or position of a star

Examples of stardom in a Sentence

an actress who has achieved movie stardom
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Local officials fear that Neil is the latest wild animal whose social media stardom has outgrown what’s good for him. ABC News, 3 July 2026 Even security normally employed by the Garden appeared to have been replaced by Swift’s own firm, the mechanism of pop-stardom extending to who would handle over-eager picture-takers. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026 Willis, meanwhile, isn’t wasting anytime preparing to once again command center staged with the group that propelled him to international stardom. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2026 Over the years, her fashion sense has evolved along with her career, and her shoes have also reflected the progression of her stardom. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stardom

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 5 Jul. 2026.

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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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