as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
the ceremony featured an A-list of Hollywood stars
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Recent Examples of A-list
Blackpink’s Rosé was among the A-list stars and celebrity attendees who attended the photo call ahead of Saint Laurent‘s fall 2025 ready-to-wear collection show on Tuesday.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
The accuser is also heard saying her attorney put her up to suing the A-list rapper.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
Since then, Lake Como’s status as an A-list magnet has continued apace.
—Lysanne Currie, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Many A-list stars such as Robin Williams have appeared on the series after hitting it big, but, more often than not, binging old seasons of Law & Order is like watching the stars of tomorrow in some of their first roles, from Timothée Chalamet to Sarah Paulson to Kerry Washington.
—Madeline Boardman, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2025
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Julia Teti, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
The accuser is also heard saying her attorney put her up to suing the A-list rapper.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
Since then, Lake Como’s status as an A-list magnet has continued apace.
—Lysanne Currie, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Many A-list stars such as Robin Williams have appeared on the series after hitting it big, but, more often than not, binging old seasons of Law & Order is like watching the stars of tomorrow in some of their first roles, from Timothée Chalamet to Sarah Paulson to Kerry Washington.
—Madeline Boardman, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for A-list
Noun
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Historically, Rose, Whittaker and Willis all own career bests inside the NCAA top five performances of all-time.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The total for 2024 bests the previous high of $397 million reached in 2009, which was the first season in the new Yankee Stadium and is the last time the Bronx Bombers won the World Series.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Chandler is 2-4 with the UFC, but outside his 2022 matchup against a fading Tony Ferguson, the 38-year-old has only faced the elite of the division.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The guest list read like a who’s-who of Houston’s cultural elite.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
17 Mar. 2025
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The fabric, once a symbol of elite aristocracy, was found in a lead coffin, along with other exceptional artifacts.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2025
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The town has been a magnet for European aristocracy and the international jet-set since the 1950s.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
7 Jan. 2025
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Encouraging managers to take action on department-specific feedback prevents issues from piling up at the top and makes solutions feel more personal and effective.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Isabel Marant brought a New Wave edge to men’s and women’s denim, mixing mini wrap skirts and vests with red tartan tops.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The agreement includes potential developmental and sales milestone payments and royalties.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
10 Mar. 2025
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Long before luxury travel events, a twentysomething McCarthy was Hollywood royalty, starring in popular ’80s movies like Pretty in Pink and Weekend at Bernie’s, kicking it with Demi Moore and hanging on posters in every 14-year-old girl’s bedroom.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Obama’s younger deputies from the 2008 and 2012 campaigns are now in their political prime.—
W. James Antle III,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
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Jarry is 29 and entering a goalie’s traditional prime.—
Rob Rossi,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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That fee in turn gets deducted from the purchase price should the customer elect to buy it instead of returning the item.—
Vicki M. Young,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Mar. 2025
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Second lady elect Usha Vance opted for a pink tea-length Oscar de la Renta coat and taupe boots.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2025
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“A-list.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/A-list. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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