stardom

stardom — noun

1. the condition of being very well-known to the public as a performer, especially

1.名詞C2
釋義

the condition of being very well-known to the public as a performer, especially in film, music, or theatre

例句

Aylin's path to stardom was slow — she spent years acting in small theatres before landing a film role.

path to stardom + time-span collocation

The young dancer's sudden stardom surprised everyone, including her parents who watched from the audience.

sudden stardom — overnight success pattern

同義詞
  • fame

    broader term — can apply to anyone known by many people, from scientists to politicians; stardom is restricted to the entertainment world

  • celebrity

    can refer either to the state of being famous or to a famous person; celebrity often implies media coverage and public curiosity, while stardom emphasizes performing-arts achievement

  • renown

    more formal and literary; implies respect earned through notable achievement rather than mere popularity

反義詞
  • obscurity

    the state of being unknown or forgotten, opposite of widespread recognition

  • anonymity

    the condition of not being identified or known by the public

用法筆記

Uncountable noun — cannot be used with an indefinite article ('a stardom'). The word is almost exclusively used for performers in the entertainment industry, not for other types of fame (a scientist does not achieve 'stardom').

常見錯誤

❌She achieved a stardom very quickly after her first album.
✅She achieved stardom very quickly after her first album.
💡stardom is an uncountable noun and does not take the article 'a'.
❌His stardom as a doctor grew over the years.
✅His fame as a doctor grew over the years.
💡stardom applies only to performers and entertainers, not to professionals in other fields.