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 $4 billion proposal would see a Midtown office tower converted into an entertainment hub with a casino, nightclubs, restaurants and a five-star hotel with nearly 1,000 rooms.
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Téa Kvetenadze, New York Daily News, 28 June 2025
The Florida airport had the highest Google rating (4.6 out of 5) and the largest share of five-star reviews at 74.11 percent.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
These fan-favorite Tommy Bahama sheets are so soft, comfortable, and cozy that, according to one five-star Amazon reviewer, nuzzling in them feels like sleeping over at grandma’s.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
Ian Jackson: The 6-4 guard averaged 11.9 points while shooting 39.5% from 3-point range at North Carolina as a five-star freshman before transferring to St. John’s.
—Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
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Téa Kvetenadze, New York Daily News, 28 June 2025
The Florida airport had the highest Google rating (4.6 out of 5) and the largest share of five-star reviews at 74.11 percent.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
These fan-favorite Tommy Bahama sheets are so soft, comfortable, and cozy that, according to one five-star Amazon reviewer, nuzzling in them feels like sleeping over at grandma’s.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
Ian Jackson: The 6-4 guard averaged 11.9 points while shooting 39.5% from 3-point range at North Carolina as a five-star freshman before transferring to St. John’s.
—Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for five-star
Adjective
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This Dyson model is lightweight and has powerful suction and motorized tools that are excellent for getting hair out of carpets and upholstery.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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The hiding spot seemed like an excellent spot for avoiding the sun and potential predators, but Fowler didn't feel quite the same.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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So many wonderful age gap and power dynamics going on in this novel that really set the tone for a whole generation of writers to come.—
Hattie Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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This no-churn ice cream recipe extracts all the wonderful flavor from the corn by simmering both the kernels and cobs in whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk to make sure every bite is filled with corn flavor.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Smartphone Deals An ultra-bright screen, terrific build quality, and powerful AI tools made the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL a winner in our book, and our expert gave it an excellent rating in our review.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
12 July 2025
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The Packers failed to build on their terrific finish to the 2023 campaign, settled for the No. 7 seed in the NFC playoffs, and lost a Wild Card game to eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Cue people lining up to declare what a lovely touch this was, the problem being that the reports turned out not to be true and were based on a misinterpretation of something the Fiorentina president said.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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This jar candle has a lovely fragrance reminiscent of a tropical island, featuring citrus, florals and vanilla elements.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Signed last summer from AC Monza for a fee of €18 million ($19.49 million), Di Gregorio looks like a superb signing already worth far more than that initial transfer fee.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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The tool did a superb job of cutting the plastic electrical conduit.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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This is a great NBA Summer League matchup; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Since there’s no adhesive involved in the grippy version, this silicone bra alternative is a great option for anyone with sensitive skin.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Jinkx had a beautiful showing in a season where the queens all got to just show their best every week.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
9 July 2025
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When will Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill go into effect?—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Watts appeared in two campaigns last year for the Rodeo and Bel Air handbags, alongside Isabelle Huppert and Kim Kardashian, who were part of this season’s stellar runway cast.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
9 July 2025
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More Alika Jenner/Getty Images How to Watch Storm vs Sun Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM ET Channel: NBC Sports Boston Stream: Fubo (TRY FOR FREE) Skylar Diggins was selected to her first All-Star team since 2022, marking her seventh appearance during her stellar WNBA career.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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“Five-star.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/five-star. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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