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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Spielberg’s vision shook up the pantheon of prehistory, elevating the once-obscure predator Velociraptor to box-office stardom and winning it a place on an NBA expansion team’s jerseys. Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026 Wembanyama has traded in rising stardom for MVP candidacy this year, signaling the start of his prime. Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026 Democratizing stardom For me, one of the most interesting aspects of memes is that stardom can happen from the ground up. Ben Pettis, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026 Great analysis on why being the NCAA Tournament’s most outstanding player used to be a ticket to NBA stardom, but now the winners struggle even to make the pros. Tim Rohan, NBC news, 2 Apr. 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 8 Apr. 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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