STARDOM Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

stardom

noun

Definition of stardom

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

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Recent Examples of stardom Prior to her death, Panettiere had been candid about her struggles from child stardom through adulthood. — Luke Barr, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 The famed actress had spoken out in recent years about her troubles with addiction and the effects of childhood stardom. — Caché McClay, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 Panettiere has long been candid about her struggles navigating child stardom and fame, often opening up about her experiences with severe postpartum depression (PPD), addiction, and anxiety. — Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2026 Hayden Panettiere, the child actor who rose to stardom in television and also spoke with raw frankness about her struggles with fame and mental health, died Sunday, according to her family. — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stardom

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Noun

But their recent social media fame has also brought claims about what eating them can do for your skin.

— Olivia LaBorde, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Based on the overwhelming outpouring of love for Jackie, there was obviously a beautiful side to her fame, Seidman said.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of fame

Noun

The phrase first surfaced in early 2024 and has grown in popularity since, according to Know Your Meme.

— Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
As Blake’s scheming, villainous ex-wife Alexis, Joan Collins joined Dynasty in season 2 and injected a new energy — and glamour — into the series that helped its popularity explode.

— Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of popularity

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Ramon Hervey helped engineer the careers of many celebrities.

— Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Following Parton’s death, numerous celebrities took to social media to share tributes honoring Parton, many of whom include musicians and actors who had worked with Parton before.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

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