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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Over the last decade, Cruise has resigned himself to action stardom, writing death-defying stunts into his contracts.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026
But the rapid ascent to stardom has been dizzying for the 25-year-old actress.
From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026
To those who know Trent best, it’s like this sudden ascent to stardom simply was … inevitable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
In a sign of her own rising stardom, Dimoldenberg took on the chilli challenge in the same year.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
In October 1940, Welles met the author whose ingenious 1897 story had brought the actor stardom.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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