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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Jackie’s rise to reality stardom began after Friends of Big Bear Valley installed a webcam in 2015 to capture the goings-on of her parents’ nest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Blondie would eventually break through into actual pop stardom, but also had to fight back against the “punk” label.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
Their stardom stemmed from unusual bets that looked different from the market and worked well for a while.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Purja was catapulted into international stardom after his journey was documented in a 2021 Netflix documentary.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
When a warm body was needed, Ernest would recruit almost off the street, like a Hollywood talent spotter dragooning a soda fountain girl into instant stardom.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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