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
And more than 10,000 shoppers bought this roller in the last month alone, with many offering five-star reviews.
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Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
What really sold me on the treatment was the nearly 1,500 five-star reviews.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
And while the brightness, image quality, and price make the VisionMaser Max a no-brainer for an Editors' Choice spot, the leap to a nearly rainbow-free image for a DLP projector earns it a rare five-star rating as a genuinely outstanding pick.
—M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Below, find all of our favorite hotel beds that will transform your bedroom into a five-star bedroom suite.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for five-star
Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
What really sold me on the treatment was the nearly 1,500 five-star reviews.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
And while the brightness, image quality, and price make the VisionMaser Max a no-brainer for an Editors' Choice spot, the leap to a nearly rainbow-free image for a DLP projector earns it a rare five-star rating as a genuinely outstanding pick.
—M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Below, find all of our favorite hotel beds that will transform your bedroom into a five-star bedroom suite.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for five-star
Recent Examples of Synonyms for five-star
Adjective
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Their egg dishes are excellent, the burger is top-notch and the roasted chicken, which is cooked over an open fire in the kitchen, is superb.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The bralette-style cups on this dual-strap tankini top are an excellent fit for smaller chests, and the criss-crossing back is a fun touch.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Coast Guard is a huge piece of this puzzle, and to be able to see the Coast Guard come to realization is wonderful.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Something wonderful could drop into your lap in mid-June.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Chiefs lost a terrific player but loaded up on draft capital by trading star corner Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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And that’s coming off Gannon’s terrific work for NBC at the Winter Olympics.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Their egg dishes are excellent, the burger is top-notch and the roasted chicken, which is cooked over an open fire in the kitchen, is superb.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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In the superb production of the solo play Every Brilliant Thing opening tonight on Broadway, the unstoppable Daniel Radcliffe plays the troubled but tenacious son of a woman whose long stretches of bedridden depression are broken only by her frequent outbursts of self-harm.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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My lovely new neighbors have a son my daughter’s age.—
Heather Grossmann,
Parents,
11 Mar. 2026
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Orange juice, ginger ale, and pineapple juice make up a lovely treat for after the egg hunt.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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With various pockets for groups to catch up and a secret bookcase that leads to a private room, Darby Winery is a great option for both excellent wines and unique design.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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The settings feature 12 different temperatures backed by infared technology to fit any styling mood (the lower temperatures are great for creating waves without completely frying off your hair).—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While beautiful at first, once all of the Instagram pictures were taken, the open-air space started to get old for me.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Buchanan also loved meeting the big-name architects the group brought to Dallas — who in turn seemed to naturally gravitate to the down-to-earth Dallasite with the warm demeanor and beautiful smile.—
Trevor Bach,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But the ceremony has also become known for the fabulous fashion worn on the red carpet.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Conversely, my home is in a quiet neighborhood, has a three-car garage, not far from the shore, with fabulous climate, lovely views, twice the size of his, and half the price.—
Irv Erdos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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