as in fame
the state of being a very famous performer
an actress who has achieved movie stardom When he went to Hollywood he had dreams of stardom. the path to stardom
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The film is also an introspective interrogation of Cruise's stardom, confronting its main character with uncomfortable realities: his world is artificial, insulated, and fleeting, and his multimillion-dollar good looks could disappear in an instant.
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 24 May 2025
One day, as the Roxy show was getting big, Reubens stood across the street and gazed at Pee-wee’s name on the marquee, revelling in his dreams of stardom coming true—and then had an anxiety attack.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 23 May 2025
The 2025 American Music Awards will showcase a wide range of performers, from 22-year-old Benson Boone, who has back-flipped his way to stardom in the past year, to 80-year-old Sir Rod Stewart, who is set to receive a lifetime achievement award.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 21 May 2025
The strategy is leaning partially on the popularity of Pros vs. Joes, which matched fans against famous athletes, and also on the success of MrBeast, who made mass competition a staple of his rise to YouTube stardom.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 20 May 2025
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 24 May 2025
One day, as the Roxy show was getting big, Reubens stood across the street and gazed at Pee-wee’s name on the marquee, revelling in his dreams of stardom coming true—and then had an anxiety attack.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 23 May 2025
The 2025 American Music Awards will showcase a wide range of performers, from 22-year-old Benson Boone, who has back-flipped his way to stardom in the past year, to 80-year-old Sir Rod Stewart, who is set to receive a lifetime achievement award.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 21 May 2025
The strategy is leaning partially on the popularity of Pros vs. Joes, which matched fans against famous athletes, and also on the success of MrBeast, who made mass competition a staple of his rise to YouTube stardom.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stardom
Noun
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Earlier, Meloni rose to fame as criminal Chris Keller in the HBO prison drama Oz.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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What’s the biggest difference between Eighties fame and 2020s fame?—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
31 May 2025
Noun
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The reported side effect aligns with another trend: Gourmand fragrances (sweet-smelling, sugary perfume scents like cake batter and caramel) are rising in popularity, as reported by Forbes.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
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As the show grew in popularity, so did the music, which crosses multiple genres.—
Amy Amatangelo,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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The historic hotel, originally opened in 1911, has hosted numerous celebrities and dignitaries over the years.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
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People are not buying our cars because a celebrity is driving it.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
8 June 2025
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“Stardom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stardom. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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