stardom
word
Definition
Stardom is the state or condition of being very famous, especially as a movie, music, or sports star.
Usage & Nuances
'Stardom' is formal/neutral and mainly relates to entertainment or sports. Common collocations: 'rise to stardom', 'achieve stardom', 'taste of stardom'. Not used for general fame unrelated to celebrity culture.
Spanish: fama - estrellatoPortuguese (BR): fama - estrelatoPortuguese (PT): fama - estrelatoChinese (Simplified): 明星地位 - 成名Chinese (Traditional): 明星地位 - 成名Hindi: सितारापन - प्रसिद्धिArabic: النجومية - الشهرة
Example Sentences
He dreamed of stardom since he was a child.
basic
Many actors work hard to achieve stardom.
basic
His life changed when he reached stardom.
basic
After her first big movie, she shot to stardom overnight.
natural
Not everyone can handle the pressure that comes with stardom.
natural
She's enjoying her new stardom, but she misses her privacy.
natural