: composed wholly or chiefly of stars or of outstanding performers or participants
an all-star cast
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: a member of an all-star team
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: an outstanding or highly regarded performer within a field : star
The ceremony gathered all-stars from film, television, and radio.
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Noah Poser, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The movie featured an all-star voice cast, including Robin Williams, Tim Curry, Christian Slater and Samantha Mathis, and songs from Elton John and Jimmy Buffett.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
At this weekend's all-star game, father and son had one last chance to share the court and push each other.
—Ren Clayton, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Rivas is already an all-star teammate, according to Griffith senior captain Nevaeh Vargas.
—Noah Poser, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The movie featured an all-star voice cast, including Robin Williams, Tim Curry, Christian Slater and Samantha Mathis, and songs from Elton John and Jimmy Buffett.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
Collins, who has dealt with health issues for several years, seems to be doing better and is destined for an all-star segment, as is Vandross, who died in 2005 and is currently having a renaissance of legacy.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
At this weekend's all-star game, father and son had one last chance to share the court and push each other.
—Ren Clayton, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
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“All-star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-star. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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