: 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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Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2025
One of the running backs on that all-star team was McBride.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
Dan Mangan, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
According to Deadline, the BSC musical is currently in development with a truly all-star team at the helm.
—De Elizabeth, Parents, 17 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Before Friday, Rodriguez, a first-time all-star this year who took over the closer role after Camilo Doval was traded to the Yankees, was 3-3 with a 7.50 ERA in six innings pitched this month.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2025
One of the running backs on that all-star team was McBride.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
On Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at North Javits in New York City, an incredible roster of all-star talent will tout their connections to storytelling, Disney, and each other while showcasing their latest projects for the upcoming year.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
According to Deadline, the BSC musical is currently in development with a truly all-star team at the helm.
—De Elizabeth, Parents, 17 Sep. 2025
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“All-star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-star. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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