noun
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the fame and prestige of being a star in films, sport, etc
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the world of celebrities
Etymology
Origin of stardom
Example Sentences
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While Steinberg represents A-list athletes like Mahomes, he has also represented Olympic athletes who have seen their stardom reach new heights in just a matter of weeks, like Vozinha.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026
Towards the end of his video statement, Hill said he wasn't ready to return to pop stardom "just yet" - but promised there was "new music on the way"
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
Should Musk never make it to Mars, of this he can be certain: SpaceX is destined for stardom on Earth.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
Yet Adell’s physical tools and occasional highlights scream stardom.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
They filled his biographical vacuum with suitably large Wild West myths: knocked-over banks, rodeo stardom, daring exploits in the Indian wars.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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