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 Academy presents the Oscars, and the audience was as A-list as an Oscars night. — Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026

The marina as an A-list address is particularly alluring to a new cadre of yacht owners. — Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026

The pairing with Burton feels like a unique fit sure to draw attention from A-list talent from across town. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

But alongside the biggest names, brands also looked to more niche talent, from streamers to ceramicists, that better align with their ethos than an A-list name. — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 13 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