Synonyms of four-starnext
: of a superior degree of excellence
a four-star French restaurant

Examples of four-star in a Sentence

a home film library with nothing but four-star pictures
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Flowers and his staff began to bring talent to Charlotte, like former Harding High star Quavaris Crouch, once the nation’s top prep recruit; and former UNC player Kamarro Edmonds, who was a four-star running back in high school. Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026 Florida added another piece on Monday, when the Gators got a commitment from four-star in-state receiver Elias Pearl, and Arizona State earned a big win when four-star offensive tackle Jake Hildebrand decided to stay in his home state, as well. Grace Raynor, New York Times, 21 May 2026 Arlington Martin four-star class of 2027 running back Javian Jones-Priest announced his commitment to Virginia Tech on Tuesday. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026 At this four-star resort spread over about 10 acres, each suite occupies its own little dammuso. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for four-star

Word History

Etymology

from the number of asterisks used to denote relative excellence in guidebooks

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of four-star was in 1921

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“Four-star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/four-star. Accessed 26 May. 2026.

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