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Synonyms
- A-OK
- A1
- awesome
- bang-up
- banner
- beautiful
- blue-chip
- blue-ribbon
- boffo
- bonny [chiefly British]
- bonnie
- boss [slang]
- brag
- brave
- bully
- bumper
- capital
- choice
- classic
- cool [slang]
- corking
- crackerjack
- cracking
- dandy
- divine
- dope [slang]
- down [slang]
- dynamite
- excellent
- fab
- fabulous
- famous
- fantabulous [slang]
- fantastic
- fine
- first-class
- first-rate
- first-string
- four-star
- frontline
- gangbusters
- gangbuster
- gilt-edged
- gilt-edge
- gone [slang]
- grand
- great
- groovy
- heavenly
- high-class
- hot
- hype [slang]
- immense
- jim-dandy
- keen
- lovely
- marvelous
- marvellous
- mean
- neat
- nifty
- noble
- number one
- No. 1
- numero uno
- out-of-sight [slang]
- par excellence
- peachy
- peachy keen
- phat [slang]
- prime
- primo [slang]
- prize
- prizewinning
- quality
- radical [slang]
- righteous [slang]
- sensational
- slick
- splendid
- stellar
- sterling
- superb
- superior
- superlative
- supernal
- swell
- terrific
- tip-top
- top
- top-notch
- top-of-the-line
- top-shelf
- topflight
- topping [chiefly British]
- unsurpassed
- wizard [chiefly British]
- wonderful
Examples of five-star in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The pair catching our eye are these Crocs’ Marbled Pacer Sneakers, which have more than 2,600 five-star reviews and a $20 discount right now.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2024
With over 7,800 five-star ratings, reviewers say this is a high quality, easy-to-wear option that stays comfortable for the long day ahead watching the races.
—Amanda McDonald, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2024
Next to the kitchen is the incredible indoor pool, which wouldn’t look out of place at a five-star hotel.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2024
Over 50 customers have purchased it this past month, and it's received over 4,000 five-star ratings.
—Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
The Best Luxury Hotels in Paris Luxe suites, top-notch dining, and five-star service abound.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2024
Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama, Jr. 5-11, 196 The former five-star recruit was the No. 1 cornerback in the 2021 recruiting class.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2024
Both were five-star recruits coming out of high school, and both joined the Broncos in January.
—Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 20 Apr. 2024
This pair is backed by a whopping 25,000 five-star ratings — proof that’s hard to argue with.
—Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1913, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near five-star
Cite this Entry
“Five-star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/five-star. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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