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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His rise to stardom has also occurred seemingly in record time as less than 18 months ago he was almost completely unknown.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Throughout the 1990s, Lieberson grew ever more celebrated, but she never seemed to hunger for stardom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
She rose to global stardom with her 1972 album "No Secrets," which spawned the number one smash "You're So Vain."
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
Experts told MarketWatch that Vozinha’s newfound stardom is equivalent to at least $17.7 million in brand value.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 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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