: 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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Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Moa, a top-50 prospect in the class of 2026, announced his commitment during the Polynesian Bowl, a high school all-star game in Honolulu, Hawaii.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
Lil Jon, who was born Jonathan Smith, also appeared on season 11 of The Apprentice in 2011 and also competed on the all-star edition of the series.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Their parents, Shawn and Carrie, took advantage of the city's advanced training facilities and brought up a trio of all-star athletes.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Moa, a top-50 prospect in the class of 2026, announced his commitment during the Polynesian Bowl, a high school all-star game in Honolulu, Hawaii.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Noun
The all-star panel of judges is then tasked with determining who may be underneath the mask.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
Lil Jon, who was born Jonathan Smith, also appeared on season 11 of The Apprentice in 2011 and also competed on the all-star edition of the series.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
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“All-star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-star. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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