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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Someone needed to step up and Shelton answered the call as the former four-star made a strong case to start at outside receiver opposite Dwyer. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2026 The four-star recruit had offers from more than 15 schools, including Oregon, Oklahoma, Iowa, Creighton, Southern Cal, Washington and Colorado, but went to coach Dusty May in Ann Arbor, Mich. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026 After one season each at Auburn and Colorado, the former four-star recruit earned All-SEC honors and Thorpe Award semifinalist recognition. Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026 The former four-star recruit picked KU over Georgia Tech, Auburn, Indiana and others in his original recruitment. Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 2026.

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