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
Recent Examples on the Web One might be tempted to interpret Novarro’s life backward from this ending, to see only the tragic idol four decades removed from the height of his stardom, struggling with alcoholism and unable to square his sexuality with his faith. Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024 Why wouldn’t his former collaborators trust him? Kendrick Lamar and Drake represent two contrasting paths to stardom befitting their recent references to being the Prince and Michael Jackson of their generation, respectively. Hazlitt, 30 May 2024 Life’s Too Short, which is available in stores and online now, lays bare the roses and thorns on his road to stardom, from singing in his mother’s kitchen to being the frontman of Hootie and the Blowfish to achieving his lifelong dream of becoming a bonafide country artist. Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 28 May 2024 The 18-track set is a testament to his journey, from street busking to global stardom, shaped by classic reggaetón, dancehall and trap. Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for stardom 

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Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 10 Jun. 2024.

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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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