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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While Oxford colleges are not five-star hotels, my room was tasteful, comfortable, and spacious. Richard Godwin, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026 Polished marble floors throughout give it that five-star feel. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026 Texas signed 24 players, highlighted by five-star Florida quarterback Dia Bell and four-star athlete Jermaine Bishop of Willis. Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026 This sheet mask set from K-beauty brand Tonymoly has earned over 5,000 five-star ratings thanks to its adorable packaging, skin-loving formulas, and actual efficacy. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 4 Feb. 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 6 Feb. 2026.

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