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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The A-list lovebirds have been touring swanky apartments along Park Avenue looking for a nest. Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026 The limited series stars the A-list trio of Kerry Washington, Elisabeth Moss, and Kate Mara and is like if The White Lotus was set in a suburb and focused on the murder of either Jaclyn, Laurie, or Kate. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026 During the president's public event in Corpus Christi, Texas on Friday, the A-list star joined him on stage briefly to express his gratitude. Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 28 Feb. 2026 Pearlman, an Emmy Award winner and New York Times bestselling author, has made a name for himself in recent years with performances including magic tricks and mind reading for sports teams, A-list celebrities and other major global brands. Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 26 Feb. 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 8 Mar. 2026.

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