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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It was a crazed type of infatuation with stardom, not generated from me, but at me.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Audrey Hepburn’s stardom was boosted by directors who saw her unique appeal.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Seeking a bigger shot at stardom than Fox News could provide, Kelly leaned into that niche.
From Slate • May 6, 2026
When he eventually stepped away from acting after nearly 70 films to enter politics full-time, the message was clear: this was not an extension of stardom, but its deliberate conversion into political capital.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
And all the covers say the same thing: “ gets to the bottom of stardom, love, and his/her hit new movie/television show/album.”
From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky
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