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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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
That didn’t put Ryan Fox on a fast-track to stardom, though.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Hana and Yeon-su discovered BTS as they rose to global stardom, but the women felt a kinship with them as they learned of their struggles - something the group spoke and sang about candidly.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 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
I guess part of that stardom will come at Mike’s expense.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
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