stardom

noun

star·​dom ˈstär-dəm How to pronounce stardom (audio)
: the status or position of a star

Examples of stardom in a Sentence

an actress who has achieved movie stardom
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The Ed Sullivan Show, which ran from 1948 to 1971, famously helped launch Elvis Presley and the Beatles to stardom in the '50s and '60s. Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 21 July 2025 Her rise to daytime stardom began that same year when she was cast as Lisa Miller (later Lisa Grimaldi) on the CBS soap As the World Turns. Shania Russell, EW.com, 20 July 2025 The path to that desired stardom starts with the ball in his hands. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2025 Athletes have unparalleled opportunities to capitalize on their sports stardom these days by threading together business, advocacy and philanthropic ventures via social media and online communities. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 19 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for stardom

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stardom was in 1865

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“Stardom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stardom. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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stardom

noun
star·​dom ˈstärd-əm How to pronounce stardom (audio)
: the status or position of a star

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