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
With 21,900 five-star ratings, shoppers swear by this Utopia Towels set for a variety of household uses—especially as a reusable, eco-friendly alternative to paper towels that perform year after year.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
Ole Miss has vetted Auburn transfer Deuce Knight, a five-star recruit in the Tigers’ 2025 signing class.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Well, this Gonex set has earned more than 7,800 five-star ratings from Amazon customers—many of whom are flight attendants.
—Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Levi’s Classic Bootcut Jeans With more than 12,600 five-star shopper ratings, these Levi’s bootcut jeans are guaranteed to impress.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
Ole Miss has vetted Auburn transfer Deuce Knight, a five-star recruit in the Tigers’ 2025 signing class.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Well, this Gonex set has earned more than 7,800 five-star ratings from Amazon customers—many of whom are flight attendants.
—Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Levi’s Classic Bootcut Jeans With more than 12,600 five-star shopper ratings, these Levi’s bootcut jeans are guaranteed to impress.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for five-star
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And for mornings, Butchertown Grocery Bakery anchors the day with excellent pastries, especially the flaky biscuits, and local coffee—no reinvention necessary.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Once again, marble and soapstone, cited above, are excellent alternatives that will stand the test of time despite constant wear and tear.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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This has been a wonderful season.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Keep reading to discover all of the wonderful possibilities this tiny home unlocks, for just $9,800.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Special mention must be made of the in-room minibars, which are terrific, and so extensive that they are contained not within a single small fridge but an entire chest of drawers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Lenert made a terrific save on a solid strike by JSerra midfielder Carter Biondolillo, with Lenert diving to his left to make the crucial stop in the second half.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Dave Archer was there for the entirety of Matt Ryan’s Falcons career, serving as the superb analyst on team radio broadcasts and sharing countless conversations over the course of Ryan’s 14-year career in Atlanta.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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While imposing from the outside, their magnificent jewel-box innards are worth a browse—a superb, rather opulent retreat from the midday sun.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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The resulting casserole comes out tender and saucy, with a light creaminess, lovely aroma and a savory richness.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Originally built as a carriage road during the 1880s, the long and winding road takes you from downtown Hot Springs (just off Central Avenue at the end of Fountain Street) to a lovely picnic area and overlook featuring a historic pagoda that dates back to the early 1900s.—
Alex Schechter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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The country's greatest resource is not oil beneath the ground, but people--inside and outside the country--who still care deeply about its future.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Newsom is certainly right that California is a great state and an economic engine unmatched by other states.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Mission Trails is a great place to go for a nice little hike or a beautiful little walk.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Pahlavi was the name of a beautiful large boulevard in Tehran under the shah.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
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Lisa stepped onto the red carpet and seemingly out of a fairytale, wearing a sheer, black gown that reads witchy forest nymph in the most fabulous way.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Also playing tricks on the eyes was the Golden Globes carpet itself, which could've easily been mistaken for the fashion ball's famous steps in New York City, where stars of the past, present and future show off their fabulous attire every first Monday in May.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Five-star.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/five-star. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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