: 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.com, 12 July 2025 For a top-tier spirit there is no better endorsement than an A-list musician. Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025 And Season 2 also welcomes A-list guest stars including Lady Gaga, Thandiwe Newton, Haley Joel Osment, Heather Matarazzo, Joanna Lumley, Frances O’Connor, and Joonas Suotamo. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 9 July 2025 And that includes the A-list action star, of course. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for A-list

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 16 Jul. 2025.

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