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
Scheelhaase knows the position well, as a former four-star prospect who started four seasons (2010-13) at the University of Illinois.
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Mike Defabo, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Their biggest additions — East Carolina four-star wide receiver Yannick Smith and Texas A&M four-star tight end Theo Melin Ohrstrom — provide additional options on offense for the South Oak Cliff passers.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Rated as a four-star prospect, Turntine is one of the most respected offensive linemen not only in Texas but the entire nation.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Jan. 2026
Newman, who fielded an offer from Texas as a four-star recruit out of Bridgeland High School, will add needed depth to the offensive line.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
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Mike Defabo, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Their biggest additions — East Carolina four-star wide receiver Yannick Smith and Texas A&M four-star tight end Theo Melin Ohrstrom — provide additional options on offense for the South Oak Cliff passers.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Rated as a four-star prospect, Turntine is one of the most respected offensive linemen not only in Texas but the entire nation.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Jan. 2026
Newman, who fielded an offer from Texas as a four-star recruit out of Bridgeland High School, will add needed depth to the offensive line.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for four-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
Adjective
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My pipes tech Joy was able to join us which was wonderful.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Kenji Kawai will also be returning to compose the music, which is also wonderful news.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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At the center of the fun is a drug called the Beauty, which can transform the ugliest duckling into the loveliest swan but after a while develops the unfortunate side effect described above, making hotness literal.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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Which is to say, very, very lovely indeed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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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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
Adjective
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Pricey for the size Lactic acid is a great ingredient to use at night, and this serum is designed to smooth while your skin is in repair mode.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
21 Jan. 2026
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While spring is the best time to visit thanks to the stunning beauty of the cherry blossom season, this is a great destination at any time of year.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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This is the beautiful thing about high school soccer.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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The cold was biting at that hour, and people hurried about, thinking of autumn—a season as bitter and disagreeable as a sour apple that could nonetheless hold a beautiful day or two in store before the freeze set in, a sudden blue sky washed clean by the wind or rain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 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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“Four-star.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/four-star. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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