: 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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Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
Originally released on Downtown Records in 2009, a decade on from Black on Both Sides, the album was hailed as a return to form—and featured all-star production from the likes of Madlib, Oh No, and the late J Dilla—but disappeared from official internet channels in the streaming era.
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Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
22 June 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.
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Ren Clayton,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
America's Next Top Model cycle 15 and returning all-star contestant Kayla Ferrel Onder speaks to EW exclusively about her experience on the show.
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Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
Originally released on Downtown Records in 2009, a decade on from Black on Both Sides, the album was hailed as a return to form—and featured all-star production from the likes of Madlib, Oh No, and the late J Dilla—but disappeared from official internet channels in the streaming era.
—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
22 June 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.
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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 28 Jun. 2026.
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