stardom

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Eden Bower, a statuesque young woman, aspires to stardom on the stage; her real name is Edna Bowers—“her father sold farming machinery in Huntington, Illinois.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

In Congress, Katie Porter’s blunt, combative style helped rocket her to progressive stardom.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

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

From Slate • May 6, 2026

When he eventually stepped away from acting after nearly 70 films to enter politics full-time, the message was clear: this was not an extension of stardom, but its deliberate conversion into political capital.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Heck, most of the big-time lad actors stuttered and lisped their way to stardom.

From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie