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
She was rated a five-star prospect in the class of 2025 and was voted a McDonald’s All-American.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
From a rough boat ride in Mozambique to a downpour in Poland, this water-resistant backpack with more than 12,666 five-star ratings on Amazon has kept my valuables dry in some pretty sketchy situations.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
Brooklinen’s take on an organic comforter has almost 1,200 five-star reviews and comes in a lightweight, all-season, or heavyweight version.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Hit us with a five-star review to help get The Drivecast in front of more people.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
From a rough boat ride in Mozambique to a downpour in Poland, this water-resistant backpack with more than 12,666 five-star ratings on Amazon has kept my valuables dry in some pretty sketchy situations.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
Brooklinen’s take on an organic comforter has almost 1,200 five-star reviews and comes in a lightweight, all-season, or heavyweight version.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Hit us with a five-star review to help get The Drivecast in front of more people.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for five-star
Recent Examples of Synonyms for five-star
Adjective
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Alliums are excellent neighbors to beets, brassicas, tomatoes, and more.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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This bracelet makes an excellent Mother’s Day jewelry gift.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Justin’s milkbread bun (for which Jennifer made the dough) was wonderful, but the pork in his sandwich was underseasoned, and there wasn’t enough of it.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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The format has an all-powerful ‘Taskmaster’ who, with the help of a loyal assistant, tests the wiles of a panel of comedians over the course of each series by setting them weird and wonderful challenges.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Curtis Strange continues to be absolutely terrific working The Masters alongside the equally terrific Scott Van Pelt for ESPN.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Munson is a terrific burst of fresh air, enlivening the coach car with humor built from relationship foibles.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After starting the season very slowly, Alvarez hit a superb hat-trick in a 3-2 win over Rayo Vallecano in September.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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And the composer’s friend and champion Susanna Mälkki conducts a superb cast and nimble orchestra, making all the complexity crystalline.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Expect a lovely weather day with a blend of sunshine and clouds.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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On my two-week-plus sail, the dinnertime quality varied despite lovely presentations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In addition to a requirement for a warrant to access Americans' data, critics also want greater protections on how the FBI or other agencies can search communications and how that is reported to the public.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The second half of the weekend will be great for outdoor plans with temperatures in the lower 70s by the afternoon.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The home run was a beautiful swing down in the zone.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Expect glitzy bars and eateries, often with tray ceilings that light up in beautiful hues at nightfall.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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From comfy sneakers to fabulous flats, her picks couldn’t be more versatile.—
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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The biggest question is whether both goalies, Hicks and fellow fabulous freshman Quentin Miller, will be here next fall or if the latter decides to transfer.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Five-star.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/five-star. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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