Definitions

stardom

[stahr-duhm] / ˈstɑr dəm /

NOUN

fame

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acclaim celebrity glory greatness immortality notoriety popularity prominence recognition renown

STRONG

distinction eminence esteem honor illustriousness nobility preeminence prestige standing

WEAK

public esteem éclat

Antonyms

STRONGEST

obscurity unimportance

STRONG

lowliness

Example Sentences

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Lopez is not getting carried away with stardom though.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Hüller’s Oscar-nominated performance in the 2023 Palme d’Or-winning “Anatomy of a Fall” vaulted her from Cannes renown to international stardom.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

What others saw in her she never saw in herself, understanding that she was an unlikely candidate for Hollywood stardom.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Seeking a bigger shot at stardom than Fox News could provide, Kelly leaned into that niche.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

In October 1940, Welles met the author whose ingenious 1897 story had brought the actor stardom.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow

stardom

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