all-star

1 of 2

adjective

: composed wholly or chiefly of stars or of outstanding performers or participants
an all-star cast

all-star

2 of 2

noun

1
: a member of an all-star team
2
: an outstanding or highly regarded performer within a field : star
The ceremony gathered all-stars from film, television, and radio.

Examples of all-star in a Sentence

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Adjective
Your sun sign is dictated by the time and place you were born (download a free chart here via all-star astrologist Chani Nicholas) and many people swear by it as a defining aspect of their personality—that’s why there are about 30 million users on Co-Star alone. Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024 Changes in latitudes will bring the spirit of the Florida keys to the Hollywood Bowl next month, as the late Jimmy Buffett will get an all-star salute from a lineup of musical heavyweights that includes Paul McCartney, the Eagles, Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Jon Bon Jovi and Kenny Chesney. Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2024 Paul McCartney and the Eagles are among the A-list acts who will pay tribute to the late Jimmy Buffett at an all-star tribute concert set for April 11 at the Hollywood Bowl. Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024 The 2024 Oscars will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel for the fourth time, accompanied by an all-star list of presenters including Bad Bunny, Nicolas Cage, Ariana Grande, Ryan Gosling, Anya Taylor-Joy, Regina King, Rita Moreno, John Mulaney, Al Pacino, Michelle Yeoh and Zendaya. Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2024 Usher's set at the Super Bowl on Feb. 11 featured an all-star lineup of special guests. Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024 So far the only races that have been called in the primary are for the Senate seat, which Congressman Adam Schiff and former all-star baseball player Steve Garvey will compete for in November’s general election. Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2024 Edwards stifled the all-star, effectively cutting off Memphis’ source of offense and lifting the Wolves to victory. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2024 Schiff, a Democratic congressman from the Los Angeles area, is vying with Garvey, a former all-star first baseman who’s never run for public office. David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 2 Mar. 2024
Noun
Andres Gimenez: Gimenez was an all-star last year with the 34th-best wOBA in baseball. Journal Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2023 On Saturday, Starling succeeded in his most ambitious endeavor yet: a one-day event pitting MIAA and NEPSAC all-star teams against each other. Ethan Fuller, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Mar. 2023 Joni Mitchell was recently feted at an all-star tribute concert in Washington, D.C. as the recipient of the Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2023 The NBA Hall of Famer went on to play 15 seasons in the NBA and was an all-star five times. Phil Friend, Detroit Free Press, 24 Mar. 2023 Morgan Wallen will headline an all-star benefit concert for ACM Lifting Lives during ACM Awards week in May. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Mar. 2023 The third member of the all-star threesome with Korda and Ko, Henderson had a large contingent of Canadian fans following her around. Todd Kelly, The Arizona Republic, 23 Mar. 2023 Williams will also host his all-star Pharrell’s Phriends set during the fest. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2023 The Bucks signed the 7-footer to his first 10-day deal on Feb. 22, just after the all-star break when Giannis Antetokounmpo’s status was uncertain with a sprained right wrist. Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1888, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1893, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of all-star was in 1888

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“All-star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-star. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

all-star

adjective
ˌȯl-ˌstär
: made up chiefly or entirely of stars
an all-star team
all-star
ˈȯl-ˌstär
noun

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