four-star

adjective

ˈfȯr-ˈstär 

: of a superior degree of excellence

a four-star French restaurant

Synonyms of four-star

• excellent
• wonderful
• lovely
• superb
• terrific
• great
• beautiful
• fabulous
• stellar
• awesome
• fantastic
• prime
• marvelous
• fine
• hot
• classic

Examples of four-star in a Sentence

a home film library with nothing but four-star pictures

Recent Examples on the Web

Minute software updates and bug fixes that the commercial world might complete several times a day in the run-up to a product launch can require multiple meetings and, ultimately, sign-off from a three- or four-star officer. — Doug Beck, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Additionally, the Hurricanes added freshman Javian Mallory, a former four-star prospect from West Boca. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026

Bradford and Taylor are true freshmen with Bradford being the gem of last year’s recruiting cycle as a four-star recruit TCU flipped from Oklahoma State. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026

The former four-star prospect signed with the Yellow Jackets after a successful high school career at Westlake High School outside of Atlanta. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for four-star

• adar
• afar
• ajar
• alar
• alvar
• bazaar
• bizarre
• boxcar
• boyar
• bulbar
• cachar
• cigar