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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It’s made mostly of cotton that five-star reviewers agree feels soft and comfortable. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 One five-star Amazon reviewer says these comfortable pants feel light and soft, with a nice drape and flowy movement, just like a skirt. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026 Only two insurers offer five-star plans, and only for retirees from certain employers. Susan Jaffe, NPR, 6 July 2026 The perfect five-star rating and 70 percent off discount (with an additional 20 percent off at checkout) make the case for picking up this bag today. Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 3 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 9 Jul. 2026.

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