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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Ann's granddaughter, Kristina Hyde, and her daughter-in-law, Ingrid Zoba Hyde, now talk to PEOPLE about the fateful incident that swept the internet, amassing over 50 million views and shooting them to internet stardom. Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025 Before their relationship took the world by storm, Kelce’s stardom quickly rose on that field, catching 645 passes during Chiefs home games, including many playoff bouts on their way to Vince Lombardi trophies. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025 Throughout his career, Van Sant has had an uncanny knack for working with actors who are about to explode into a bigger realm of stardom because of their collaboration with him. Scott Huver, Variety, 26 Dec. 2025 That growth has included a launch into social media stardom, with more than a million combined followers on TikTok and Instagram clamoring for videos from the business, often starring Jennifer’s elderly father, Duane Swenk, and his love for music megastar Taylor Swift. Mary Ramsey updated December 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Dec. 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 2 Jan. 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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