stardom

American  

[stahr-duhm] / ˈstɑr dəm /

noun

1. the world or class of professional stars, as of the stage.

2. the status of a star or preeminent performer.

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stardom British  

/ ˈstɑːdəm /

noun

1. the fame and prestige of being a star in films, sport, etc

2. the world of celebrities

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Etymology

Origin of stardom

First recorded in 1860–65; star + -dom

Example Sentences

Little did he know, Rojas had unintentionally launched himself to stardom.

From Los Angeles Times

Sophie says she was "aware" of what producers wanted - and while the show did not propel her to stardom, she says she's "definitely grateful" for the platform it gave her.

From BBC

And in Belgium, a rescue cat named Maximus has shot to social media stardom as the bewhiskered sidekick and PR weapon of Prime Minister Bart De Wever.

From Barron's

She has aimed to burnish her personal stardom at every turn, staging aggressive crackdowns and sidelining officials who suggested a more cautious approach.

From The Wall Street Journal

Four years on from his snub for the US Olympic team, Malinin has revolutionised his sport and is poised for gold -- and stardom.

From Barron's

Related Words

• acclaim
• celebrity
• glory
• greatness
• immortality
• notoriety
• popularity
• prominence
• recognition
• renown