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

It was a crazed type of infatuation with stardom, not generated from me, but at me.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Audrey Hepburn’s stardom was boosted by directors who saw her unique appeal.

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

Who knows, maybe it will be the start of my meteoric rise to stardom!

From "The Misfits" by James Howe