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

GQ‘s Men of the Year footprint in Los Angeles is growing — with some A-list names in tow. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026

Lorde, Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel and Steven Colbert are just a few of Brick’s A-list users. — Jane Miller, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Over just a smattering of EPs, her intricate, dream-logic electro-folk-rock has captivated A-list peers. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Consequently, A-list influencers like Jenner, Hadid and Bieber flit between promo posts, campaigns and collabs with activewear brands like Alo, Adanola and Vuori, all while being papped in brands from CSB to Set Active. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 29 Oct. 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