as in excellent
of the very best kind
a home film library with nothing but four-star pictures
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Recent Examples of four-star
Height is a former four-star recruit who played at Auburn, USC, and Georgia Tech before ending up with the Red Raiders this season.
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The former four-star recruit originally picked Ole Miss before transferring to South Carolina before the 2023 season.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Due to a smaller number of four-star hotels in Verbier, the Google Hotels number is slightly skewed.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Former Bronco and Netherlands U20 small forward Emmanuel Ugbo left Boise State for Washington State last year, and four-star prospect Chibuzo Agbo left Boise State for USC in 2024.
—Idaho Statesman, 3 Jan. 2026
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The former four-star recruit originally picked Ole Miss before transferring to South Carolina before the 2023 season.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Due to a smaller number of four-star hotels in Verbier, the Google Hotels number is slightly skewed.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Former Bronco and Netherlands U20 small forward Emmanuel Ugbo left Boise State for Washington State last year, and four-star prospect Chibuzo Agbo left Boise State for USC in 2024.
—Idaho Statesman, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for four-star
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But the Red Sox destroyed and ended their relationship with their only true power hitter and proven winner for a player who, though an undeniably excellent addition, was here for 117 total games.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Transition metal fluorides are widely regarded as promising cathode materials because of their high theoretical voltages and excellent thermal stability.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 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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At night, reach for a latte loaded with adaptogens, passionflower and hops (an herbal sleep blend), and magnesium glycinate, ideal for longer, lovelier rest.—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Jan. 2026
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Jeannine’s Jeannine’s is a longtime Santa Barbara favorite, and the At the Shore location features a lovely menu and a charming outdoor patio that feels more like a European cafe than a California brunch spot.—
Chantelle Kincy,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The guest capacity of 3,246 feels delightfully low considering the mind-blowing variety of venues, including nine superb specialty restaurants (love a good steakhouse at sea) and seven that are winners even without an upcharge.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
31 Dec. 2025
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The Sofia, by Vagabond Haven, is a superb example of clever space-saving design.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Dec. 2025
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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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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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His son is in the beginning, messy, beautiful process of becoming.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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There’s also a lot going on in the personal lives of the folks at 51, the biggest being Boden’s wedding, which — despite a glitch with Herrmann’s offer to hold the event at his church — winds up being a beautiful affair.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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Available as a diffuser set and just as a refill, this scent will transport you to the fabulous atmosphere of a Gaylord Hotel.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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That’s because the New Orleans saint behind that book, Nancy Lemann, possesses a singularly fabulous voice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Four-star.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/four-star. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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