: 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, 23 Nov. 2025 Indeed, the A-list lineup of presenters confirmed that the entertainment industry loves Jordan. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 21 Nov. 2025 Or, for that matter, Patterson’s more recent expansion in the nonfiction space, with a growing list of adaptation-ready page-turners covering A-list scandal and true crime. Joe Pompeo, HollywoodReporter, 21 Nov. 2025 This month marks 50 years since critics and A-list Chicago celebrities Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert debuted their movie review show. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for A-list

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

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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 26 Nov. 2025.

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