: 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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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2026
In the time since then, the building has hosted an all-star parade of stewards, including chef Chris Cullum of Cullum’s Attaboy; chef Jeff White of Boiler House and Eastside Kitchenette renown; and bar empresario Steve Mahoney.
—Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 11 Feb. 2026
Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
Their answers — ranging from emotional reflections on family and identity to candid admissions about pride, regret and unfinished business — reveal why season 50 isn’t just another all-star edition.
—Terry Terrones, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Season 1: Hannah and Garrett’s Story For those following the casting closely, Season 1 adapts The Deal and follows the love story between quiet songwriter Hannah, played by Ella Bright, and Briar University’s all-star hockey athlete Garrett, played by Belmont Camelli.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2026
In the time since then, the building has hosted an all-star parade of stewards, including chef Chris Cullum of Cullum’s Attaboy; chef Jeff White of Boiler House and Eastside Kitchenette renown; and bar empresario Steve Mahoney.
—Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
Both Kreidler and Gray are on the 40-man roster, while former all-star Orlando Arcia has extensive shortstop experience at the major league level and is in camp on a minor league deal.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
Their answers — ranging from emotional reflections on family and identity to candid admissions about pride, regret and unfinished business — reveal why season 50 isn’t just another all-star edition.
—Terry Terrones, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
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“All-star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-star. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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