as in elite
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
Her roles in Tim Burton's 1988 film Beetlejuice as Delia Deetz and Chris Columbus' 1990 hit Home Alone as Kate McCallister catapulted her to the A-list.
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
The award-winning actress strayed from her signature soft wave aesthetic with the help of stylist Bryce Scarlett, whose A-list client roster also includes Mia Goth, Charli XCX and Hailey Bieber.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Aspen, Colorado In 1989, when a five-star, ski-in, ski-out hotel called the Little Nell opened on the site of a ski-bum bar, Aspen left its counterculture hippie days in the dust and transitioned to an A-list playground.
—Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
Over Golden Globes weekend, many of the major Sunset Boulevard and Beverly Hills hotels were hosting A-list events for boldfaced nominees and their luxury-house sponsors.
—Steve Garbarino, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
The award-winning actress strayed from her signature soft wave aesthetic with the help of stylist Bryce Scarlett, whose A-list client roster also includes Mia Goth, Charli XCX and Hailey Bieber.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Aspen, Colorado In 1989, when a five-star, ski-in, ski-out hotel called the Little Nell opened on the site of a ski-bum bar, Aspen left its counterculture hippie days in the dust and transitioned to an A-list playground.
—Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
Over Golden Globes weekend, many of the major Sunset Boulevard and Beverly Hills hotels were hosting A-list events for boldfaced nominees and their luxury-house sponsors.
—Steve Garbarino, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for A-list
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But then, economic and social challenges shook Portugal and its political elite.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Turkey's experience demonstrated how concentrated economic relationships between business elites and political leadership complicate assessments of institutional independence—even when the underlying commercial logic proves sound.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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This time, Industry unfolds as a sharp, uncomfortable on-the-nose commentary of modern politics, media, technocrats and the seemingly-immovable aristocracy of British society.—
Chloe Laws,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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To paraphrase a member of the European aristocracy, even Louis Vuitton and Bravo casting directors make mistakes.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2026
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There were old ladies’ sequin dresses and their Sunday best.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
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Two editors selected it as the overall best.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2026
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On the runway, the ensemble—which consisted of a cream-colored ruffled halter top and silk ball skirt—was shown with fabric connecting the top and the skirt, but Jenner opted to bare her stomach in between, making the skirt ultra low-rise.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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The cap-sleeve top feels polished enough for sightseeing, while the relaxed bottoms keep things comfortable.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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On Spotify, artists must reach 1,000 monthly streams before royalty payments are triggered.—
Shain Shapiro,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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British acting royalty Judi Dench, Kenneth Branagh, Benedict Cumberbatch and Kate Winslet – who lends her voice to the film – were among the stars in attendance.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Braves have gathered a bevy of fascinating young pitchers, several of them appearing prime for breakout years.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Extending the life of an octogenarian does not have the same social impact as saving a young person in the prime of life or a child with decades of productive years ahead.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the meantime, the longtime advocate for lower interest rates is expected to dissent on Wednesday when the Fed likely elects to hold monetary policy steady.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Under the bill, the Department of Correction will provide training to all sheriffs-elect on how to cooperate with the United States immigration and Customs Enforcement.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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“A-list.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/A-list. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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