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Recent Examples of superstardom
Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film traces Michael Jackson’s rise from his early years with the Jackson 5 to global superstardom.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 27 Apr. 2026
As Clark has ascended into superstardom with the Indiana Fever in the WNBA, McCaffery is following in his father’s footsteps.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Yet Michael—the same young man who is so traumatized by the suffocating confines of childhood superstardom—is only able to make friends with animals.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Cheap Trick appeared on the verge of superstardom.
—Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The first 10 years of BTS were about climbing to a new kind of superstardom.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
Fearless alternative pop singer Noga Erez is on the brink of superstardom with a unique, captivating sound and a major studio album on the way.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Hannah Montana kickstarted Cyrus’ career in 2006, propelling the then-teenager to global superstardom and serving as a launching pad for her for pop music career.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2026
Osaka won her first Grand Slam trophy that tournament, rattled off three more before the end of 2021 and rocketed to superstardom.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Okla Jones, Essence, 27 Apr. 2026
As Clark has ascended into superstardom with the Indiana Fever in the WNBA, McCaffery is following in his father’s footsteps.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Yet Michael—the same young man who is so traumatized by the suffocating confines of childhood superstardom—is only able to make friends with animals.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Cheap Trick appeared on the verge of superstardom.
—Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The first 10 years of BTS were about climbing to a new kind of superstardom.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
Fearless alternative pop singer Noga Erez is on the brink of superstardom with a unique, captivating sound and a major studio album on the way.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Hannah Montana kickstarted Cyrus’ career in 2006, propelling the then-teenager to global superstardom and serving as a launching pad for her for pop music career.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2026
Osaka won her first Grand Slam trophy that tournament, rattled off three more before the end of 2021 and rocketed to superstardom.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstardom
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As Michael moves into solo stardom and makes cunning business moves, the film captures how his seemingly naive idealism was also a form of ambition.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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On this week’s episode of Little Gold Men, the team takes a closer look at her rise to stardom, from starting out on Disney Channel to transitioning to more mature roles with Euphoria and Challengers.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
24 Apr. 2026
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The landmark case is the first time the justices will consider whether the controversial practice of digital dragnets, which have grown in popularity among law enforcement with advances in technology, violate constitutional protections against unreasonable searches.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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In response to the recent popularity of matching sets, the pendulum is now swinging back the other way to favor more whimsical, unique outfits.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Teller first rose to fame with his role in the Divergent film trilogy, but gained critical acclaim for his role in Whiplash, which earned him various award nominations.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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The biopic chronicles Michael Jackson’s rise to fame, from his childhood years in the Jackson 5 during the 1960s to his emergence as the King of Pop and one of the world’s most recognizable entertainers before his death in 2009.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Superstardom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstardom. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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