: 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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Additionally, the Commodores have already loaded up on defensive backs, securing commitments from four-star cornerback Caden Harris and three-star safety Karaijus Hayes. Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2025 Brady, who will be a four-star starter at Newbury Park, had a stellar junior season with 3,521 passing yards and 49 touchdowns while leading his team to a 14-1 record. Austin Meek, New York Times, 15 May 2025 Critics of the current four-star structure argue that the U.S. military has become too top-heavy. David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025 After taking an official visit to TCU on May 2, four-star tackle Vincent Johnson Jr. says the Horned Frogs are his No. 1 team at the moment. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2025 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 29 May. 2025.

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