: a list or group of individuals of the highest level of society, excellence, or eminence
A-list adjective
A-list movies
A-list celebrities
A-lister noun
Hollywood A-listers

Examples of A-list in a Sentence

the ceremony featured an A-list of Hollywood stars
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Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings! Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025 Johnson was present with most of his extensive A-list cast, including former 007 Daniel Craig. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025 Moo Deng, of Thailand, is not your typical A-list celebrity, but she’s certainly being treated like one. Esther Zuckerman, Time, 10 Oct. 2025 The luxury auto and lifestyle brand marketer—known for crafting global campaigns and experiential events for an A-list clientele that includes the likes of Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Bugatti, Aston Martin, and Maserati—is looking to sell the stylish residence for a dash under $13 million. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for A-list

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of A-list was in 1935

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“A-list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/A-list. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.

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