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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Cédric Grolet, whose trompe-l’œil desserts disguised as fruit skyrocketed the chef to Instagram stardom, has achieved celebrity status; the line to enter his eponymous pâtisserie in the central Opéra neighborhood never seems to dwindle. Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026 But Bad Bunny, his nickname borne of a childhood photo wearing a bunny costume, achieved his massive stardom by retaining his artistry and always spotlighting his roots. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026 The two leagues are hoping to use their players’ stardom and their unique access inside the sports world’s most restricted media zone to help grow the professional game. Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026 Over the years, the two begin to fall for each other, but their separate paths to basketball stardom threaten to put their future together in limbo. Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026 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 14 Feb. 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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