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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Many more noteworthy women have signed on since the club's founding, including Sophia Bush and Lindsey Vonn, and their A-list investors have found unique ways to bring attention to the club, like Garner handing out orange slices in the ultimate soccer mom move. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026 Matt Damon heads an A-list cast that includes Oakland native Zendaya, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway and Robert Pattinson. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 23 May 2026 A-list brides seek to replicate her gorgeous ring, while fans of the late royal wonder what happened to her diamond and eternity-style sparklers. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 23 May 2026 French makeup artist Violette Serra founded the brand in 2021 and has gained A-list fans like Emily Blunt and BLACKPINK’s LISA. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 May 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 26 May. 2026.

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