Synonyms of five-starnext
: of first class or quality
a five-star hotel

Examples of five-star in a Sentence

at those prices the restaurant's food should be nothing but five-star
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These just landed on Amazon and are already racking up five-star reviews. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 13 July 2026 With over 29,000 five-star ratings from nurses, teachers, and podiatrists alike, the Aerothotic Comfy Flip-flops deserve a spot in your suitcase this summer, no matter if your itinerary calls for leisurely walks by the pool or intensive hikes. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026 These lightweight sneakers have earned nearly 69,000 five-star ratings for their unmatched comfort, breathability, and convenient slip-on design. Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026 Recruiting websites listed Kusturica as a five-star prospect, and college basketball analysts at Field of 64 and other outlets project Kusturica could be a top-five 2028 NBA draft pick. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for five-star

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of five-star was in 1913

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“Five-star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/five-star. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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