stardom

noun

star·​dom ˈstär-dəm 

: the status or position of a star

Examples of stardom in a Sentence

an actress who has achieved movie stardom

Recent Examples on the Web

During the following years that marked his rise to media stardom, Jamal emerged a national media figure representing the Somali position on a wide range of topics, including overseas piracy and the representation of Somalis in mass media. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026

The song became a top 25 hit on the Hot 100 and served as her entryway into stardom. — Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026

Lately, the role of pop producer seems more intriguing to the 25-year-old than pop stardom itself. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026

Severance and stardom Tillman’s breakout role came in 2022 with Severance. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stardom

• sephardim

Kids Definition

stardom

noun

star·​dom ˈstärd-əm 

: the status or position of a star