A-list

noun

ˈā-ˌlist 

: 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

ˈā-ˌli-stər 

noun

Hollywood A-listers

Synonyms of A-list

• elite
• aristocracy
• best
• top
• royalty
• prime
• elect

Examples of A-list in a Sentence

the ceremony featured an A-list of Hollywood stars

Recent Examples on the Web

The show has thrived with its changing global locations and challenges, and without A-list star power. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

Tickets for Ocean Way, which begin at $249 for a single day and run up to $2,250 for a full weekend at the luxe Proper Beach Club, are more in line with Goldenvoice’s A-list portfolio than a local jazz fest. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Think Lady Gaga anointing herself an A-list leading lady by way of her grand appearance for the premiere of A Star Is Born. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026

Six Senses Fort Barwara arrived with a bang, with the A-list Bollywood wedding of Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif, rumored to be making its way to Netflix soon. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for A-list

• assist
• blacklist
• booklist
• checklist
• consist
• desist
• dismissed
• enlist
• exist
• insist
• oocyst
• persist