stardom

noun

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

Examples of stardom in a Sentence

an actress who has achieved movie stardom
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The esteemed vocalist-guitarist skyrocketed to stardom — alongside his brother Raphael Saadiq (born Charles Wiggins) on vocals and bass and cousin Timothy Riley on drums, keyboards and backing vocals — in the late ’80s as one of the founding members of the trio Tony! Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025 The 26-year-old rap star is preparing to cement her quantum leap to stardom with her debut album later this year. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025 At the same time that rap fans bemoan the death of rap stardom, there’s dismay that Doechii is becoming a rap star. Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2025 The film catapulted the Philadelphia native to stardom, leading to acclaimed performances in films like JFK, Apollo 13, and Mystic River. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 9 Mar. 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 15 Mar. 2025.

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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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