Synonyms of stardom

stardom

noun

as in fame

the state of being a very famous performer

an actress who has achieved movie stardom

When he went to Hollywood he had dreams of stardom.

the path to stardom

Related Words

• fame
• popularity
• celebrity
• status
• notoriety
• renown
• superstardom
• megastardom
• reputation
• prestige
• infamy
• repute
• prominence
• stature
• greatness
• name
• reputability
• acclaim
• rank
• recognition
• glory
• position
• eminence
• report
• cachet
• standing
• visibility
• accolade
• praise
• character
• honor
• adoration
• preeminence
• mark
• laurels
• acknowledgment
• homage
• illustriousness
• place
• idolization
• kudos
• distinction
• note

Dissimilar Words

• shame
• ignominy
• disgrace
• disrepute
• dishonor
• opprobrium
• odium
• invisibility
• unpopularity
• oblivion
• obscurity
• inconspicuousness
• anonymity
• obscureness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stardom

It is inspired by the true story of the world’s first celebrity chef, Antonin Carême (Voisin), who rose from humble beginnings in Paris to the height of culinary stardom in Napoleon’s Europe. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

Tinashe has been in pursuit of pop stardom for more than a decade, catching fleeting glimpses of it over the years. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026

The book covers the years leading up to his skyrocket to stardom in the 1976 film, starting with a childhood marked by abuse and neglect. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Sep. 2026

Bridgers, of course, has skyrocketed to stardom in the music industry over the last decade, both as a solo artist and as a member of Boygenius. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026