as in excellent
of the very best kind
at those prices the restaurant's food should be nothing but five-star
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Recent Examples of five-star
The Ferretti Group launched its summer yachting season with an exclusive owners' event on the stunning Amalfi Coast, hosted at the five-star Borgo Santandrea.
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Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Thomas, who scored 1,750 points in three years at Lincoln Park, was a five-star recruit and a McDonald's All-American for the class of 2025.
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Michael Guise,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Caruso’s five-star resort at Rosewood Miramar Beach includes a staircase similar to one of Williams’s and a pool with serpentine edges that’s inspired by the one Williams built for a Palm Springs resort.
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Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
24 June 2026
Ringing in at just $6 per lock, over 17,500 travelers have given this multipack a five-star rating—with flight attendants and pilots leaving the most notable positive reviews.
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Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
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Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Thomas, who scored 1,750 points in three years at Lincoln Park, was a five-star recruit and a McDonald's All-American for the class of 2025.
—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Caruso’s five-star resort at Rosewood Miramar Beach includes a staircase similar to one of Williams’s and a pool with serpentine edges that’s inspired by the one Williams built for a Palm Springs resort.
—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
24 June 2026
Ringing in at just $6 per lock, over 17,500 travelers have given this multipack a five-star rating—with flight attendants and pilots leaving the most notable positive reviews.
—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for five-star
Recent Examples of Synonyms for five-star
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Turkey evened it in the 10th minute with an excellent two-man game from Baris Alper Yilmaz and Güler, the 21-year-old Real Madrid rising star.
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The nearby town of Dolores makes an excellent home base.
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So many wonderful dinners with friends and nights out on the town.
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Soccer – football in much of the world – has a long and wonderful tradition of singing, whether that be in praise of their favorite players, mocking opponents (sometimes, brutally so) or simply urging their team forward.
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But even when Thomson, a terrific baseball lifer, was gone, Bryce Harper was still there in Philly and so was Kyle Schwarber.
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Klepov, who turns 18 on Saturday, had a terrific first OHL season, with 37 goals and 60 assists in 67 games to win the league’s scoring title.
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Food and drink, of course, are among the attractions of a New Orleans journey, and the superb offerings at the hotel—under the direction of Executive Chef Dario Montelvere, a Robb Report culinary master—reflect the city’s heritage, from regional cuisine and local seafood to steakhouse dishes.
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With half-time approaching, Morocco equalised when captain Achraf Hakimi bundled in from close range only for Haiti to reclaim the lead through a superb Wilson Isidor strike from the edge of the box.
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There are five equally lovely cover fabrics to choose from, all of which are Oeko-Tex-certified for baby-soft skin, and are machine washable to make their life a little bit easier.
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The kitchen is quite small but nicely renovated (the tile floors are lovely).
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Sneakers are always calling my name (a great travel companion).
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Having spent more than 30 years in the makeup industry, founder and makeup artist Jung Saem Mool knows great makeup starts long before foundation enters the picture.
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England's Anthony Gordon had a beautiful straight shot at Ghana's goal in the 57th minute, which landed straight in the arms of keeper Benjamin Asare.
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Mabinty was remembered as a beautiful soul whose kindness, love, and hardworking spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
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Syd was always going places, but Richie and Tina — and, of course, the fabulous Fak brothers, Neil (Matty Matheson) and Ted (Ricky Staffieri) — were the miracles of the piece.
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The Washingtons were known for fabulous roasts at their dinner parties, said Rose Young.
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“Five-star.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/five-star. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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