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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Per images shared by Page Six, Perry and Trudeau mingled with the A-list guest list at the home of Netflix boss Ted Sarandos and his wife Nicole Avant and snapped a photo with the host couple. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026 Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings! Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026 The movie follows Reef Hawk (Keanu Reeves), an A-list Hollywood star and recovering addict who fears the destruction of his reputation when a mysterious extortionist threatens to release a damaging video of him. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026 A-list talent are still commanding eye-popping paydays. Joe Otterson, Variety, 8 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 16 Apr. 2026.

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