Synonyms of A-listnext
: 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! Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026 It was later purchased by New York City socialites in the 1950s, and soon became a glam A-list hideaway. Annie Daly, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026 In addition to the A-list nominees, Critics Choice viewers can expect to catch some of their favorite stars presenting on Sunday. Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026 The walls are covered with photos of star athletes and A-list Hollywood celebrities he’s operated on. Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026 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 7 Jan. 2026.

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