as in excellent
of the very best kind
at those prices the restaurant's food should be nothing but five-star
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of five-star
The Big Ten and SEC also netted 83% of five-star athletes and 65% of four-star athletes in December in LeRoy’s tabulation for the Seton Hall Law Review.
—
Teresa M. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Texas, however, has seen huge success in the transfer portal; the Horns landed nine four-stars and one five-star in 2026, landing the nation’s third-best transfer class.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
Hundreds of Amazon shoppers have given these cat-eye sunglasses a five-star rating.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Zesica Puff-Sleeve Midi Dress This gingham dress from Zesica is a shopper-favorite, with more than 1,800 five-star ratings.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for five-star
Teresa M. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Texas, however, has seen huge success in the transfer portal; the Horns landed nine four-stars and one five-star in 2026, landing the nation’s third-best transfer class.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
Hundreds of Amazon shoppers have given these cat-eye sunglasses a five-star rating.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Zesica Puff-Sleeve Midi Dress This gingham dress from Zesica is a shopper-favorite, with more than 1,800 five-star ratings.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for five-star
Recent Examples of Synonyms for five-star
Adjective
-
This should be an excellent match against a South Korean side that also has a victory after its comeback last week to beat Czechia.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
-
Come for that convenience, and stay for lively communal areas, sleek and spacious rooms and suites, and excellent food and beverage programming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
Adjective
-
The campsite is a budget-friendly way to spend a few nights in the area, a wonderful addition given the more luxe vibe of the other spaces that makes this property feel like a real community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
-
But in general, working with Tim is just wonderful.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
Adjective
-
That’s thanks to the show’s terrific cast, of course, but the actors are given a lot to work with in the smart, snappy scripts.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
21 June 2026
-
Cody Bellinger is quietly having a terrific season for the Yankees.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
Adjective
-
Australia began their campaign with a superb 2-0 win over Türkiye, sitting deep and springing on the counter to devastating effect to give themselves a great chance of reaching the knockout stages.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
-
The namesake suite is one of the largest in central Rome at more than 2,045 square feet, with superb views over the nearby piazza.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Adjective
-
This linen version has a lovely, floaty silhouette that prevents the fabric from clinging to the skin.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
-
But everything started with Maradona spinning away from two England players just inside the Argentina half with a lovely piece of skill.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Adjective
-
The tornadoes that do form in the higher risk area could become intense — EF3 strength or greater — and might also travel long distances.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
-
Most hotels sit behind the main road, often thronged with tourists and traffic noise, but the Regent Shanghai on the Bund gives guests great views without the fuss.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Adjective
-
And being obese became beautiful and healthy and then COVID happened and that was another crazy moment for me.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
-
The rooms with bunk beds and lodges are especially nice for spreading out a bit, and are a quick walk from the main building hosting the restaurant and a beautiful library/lounge on the upper floor (yet another great Northern Lights spot).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Adjective
-
The on-site cafe is also surprisingly fabulous for a lunch to refuel your explorations.—
Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
-
As extravagantly decorated as the guest rooms, Azure’s blue and white interiors would be a great date-night choice—a combo of watching the sun sink below the horizon, excellent cuisine and fabulous wines (try something from the owners’ South African estate, Bouchard Finlayson).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Five-star.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/five-star. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
