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 five-star oceanfront resort hotel in Palm Beach, Florida, is where the elite go to vacation, with four pools, six whirlpool spas, 10 restaurants, and a golf course on the 140 acres.
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Jermont Terry, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
But in addition to losing its entire backcourt from this season, UNC had another portal entry of sorts earlier this week, when five-star point guard and top-10 recruit Dylan Mingo reopened his commitment.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Going back to the roots, this five-star retreat is devoted entirely to authentic Ayurveda.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Hit us with a five-star review to help get The Drivecast in front of more people.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 15 Apr. 2026
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Jermont Terry, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
But in addition to losing its entire backcourt from this season, UNC had another portal entry of sorts earlier this week, when five-star point guard and top-10 recruit Dylan Mingo reopened his commitment.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Going back to the roots, this five-star retreat is devoted entirely to authentic Ayurveda.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Hit us with a five-star review to help get The Drivecast in front of more people.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for five-star
Adjective
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His excellent size-speed combination, and aggressive downhill style creates disruption and turnover chances.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Another excellent option for sandy soil that Sing recommends is Russian sage (Salvia yangii).—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
16 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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Together, these two superb artists make much of Yarris constantly seeking the light, as Yarris searches for a way forward from the blackness of death row.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Together, these two superb artists make much of Yarris constantly seeking the light, as Yarris searches for a way forward from the blackness of Death Row.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
16 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 18 Apr. 2026.
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