Synonyms of A-listnext
: 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! Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026 A-list rock stars from Rage Against the Machine and underground peers like N8NOFACE have lauded them, and the fine art and film worlds have noticed too. Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026 There has been some press of late suggesting that studios are turning away from A-list festivals. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026 Produced by Bella Milano A new gardening show coming soon to Netflix won’t be your usual how-to offering—and its A-list comedian host is the reason why. Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for A-list

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 23 Apr. 2026.

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