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, 3 May 2026 No stylist is currently hotter than Micaela Erlanger, who has been dressing A-list celebs like Lupita Nyong’o, Kelly Clarkson, and Diane Kruger since 2013. Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026 The co-chairs are Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour, and joining them are A-list guests like Sabrina Carpenter, Sam Smith, Teyana Taylor, and many more high-profile attendees. Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2026 Scientology is a fiercely private religious group that follows the teachings of founder L. Ron Hubbard and has celebrity adherents, including A-list stars like Tom Cruise and John Travolta. Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 30 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 5 May. 2026.

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