FIVE-STAR Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

five-star

adjective

ˈfīv-ˈstär

Definition of five-star

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 Reassuringly, it’s operated by Perivolas, the luxe hotel carved out of a series of centuries-old caves, once used as wine cellars and stables, which helped establish Oia’s five-star credentials. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 Billy Preston, who came to Kansas as a five-star recruit but never played in an actual game, set a screen for Frank Mason III, one of the most accomplished players in program history. — Latif Love july 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 For years, such shows effectively channelled both the populist anger and the wealth worship of the past two decades, inviting audiences to hate the élite while coveting their five-star amenities and their cashmere baseball caps. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 July 2026 Defined by contemporary design and a relaxed atmosphere, SEELEITEN reflects a modern approach to five-star hospitality in South Tyrol. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for five-star

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Adjective

The roofline leaves enough headroom for actual adults, the cargo area is genuinely useful, and visibility remains excellent.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 July 2026
City Colleges of Chicago, the University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago State University and National Louis University, among others, have built their reputations on the premise that everyone deserves access to an excellent education.

— Andrea Sáenz, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

McKinney missed eight games in 2022 after an ATV accident in Cabo during the team's bye week, then rebounded with a terrific 2023 season.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The base configuration is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor that’s terrific for 3D renders, heavy multitasking, and—of course—pushing refresh rates forward in your heavy-duty gaming.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026

Definition of terrific

Adjective

There are some superb central defenders who have not made our list, which just highlights the level Vidic reached.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Small is a superb route runner, while Everhart is the type of athlete who can turn a jet sweep or bubble screen into a chunk play.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026

Definition of superb

Adjective

Important settlements have existed here since the Roman times, when it was described by the writer Ausonius as one of Gaul’s great educational centers.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
Getty Images Errol Spence had a great career, but at 36 years old and after three years out of the ring, the former world champion has hit his ceiling in boxing.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of great

Adjective

Characters like his kindly uncle, Ser Gwayne (Freddie Fox), and his beautiful dragon, Tessarion, see the real Daeron.

— Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 July 2026
Appellation Lodi Julie Scopazzi, former marketing manager at Testarossa in Los Gatos, had been telling me about the beautiful transformation of Appellation Lodi, with its gorgeous territorial architecture and colorful gardens.

— Laura Ness, Mercury News, 26 July 2026

Definition of beautiful

Adjective

My editor Lori and I have been eyeing the sparse market for fabulous toilets since March, but found none so ornate as these Mexican-style pieces.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026
Of all the fabulous sideline styles, my favorite was, by far, an iconic matching moment between Martha Stewart and Victoria Beckham.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 21 July 2026

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