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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The country singer captured a broad fan base through her messages of love and generosity delivered with Southern charm and built a business empire from her country music stardom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
The rest, of course, is history: Stallone catapulted to stardom and "Rocky" won three Academy Awards, including best picture.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026
And while increased footfall brings positives, there are downsides to social media stardom for the village, Roberts adds, highlighting a lack of parking as a main issue.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
Clarkson, who hails from Forth Worth, Texas, rose to stardom after winning the first season of “American Idol.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 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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