Definition of four-starnext

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Recent Examples of four-star Lacy, a former four-star recruit who played one season at Missouri, tops the list of eligible running backs in Dane Brugler’s early 2027 NFL Draft rankings. Manny Navarro, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Minute software updates and bug fixes that the commercial world might complete several times a day in the run-up to a product launch can require multiple meetings and, ultimately, sign-off from a three- or four-star officer. Doug Beck, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 Toia, a four-star defensive lineman committed to UCLA, will play his senior season at Florida’s Westminster Academy, according to Rivals. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026 Additionally, the Hurricanes added freshman Javian Mallory, a former four-star prospect from West Boca. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for four-star
Recent Examples of Synonyms for four-star
Adjective
  • Fjord, Cristian Mungiu’s legal thriller starring podcast favorite Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan; Hope, an action film starring Squid Game breakout Hoyeon; and Gentle Monster, led by an excellent Léa Seydoux.
    Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Servite 0-1 (62) The Friars lost to an excellent Centennial of Corona team, 41-21, in Rick Garretson’s first game as Servite’s head coach.
    Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Nature aside, Cape Town boasts a wonderful juxtaposition of old world architecture and contemporary design across its vibrant neighborhoods.
    Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Both films had wonderful ensembles, ingenious writing and an unmistakable sense of occasion.
    Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The bathroom is lovely with deep red marble tiling, a large tub, and views over the beach.
    Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Have a lovely weekend all and enjoy these last few weeks of August!
    Sam Woodward, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Head baker Lou Turner (formerly pastry chef at Obelix, a French bistro in the city’s River North) churns out superb pastries that invite obsession.
    The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The winery is also known for superb musical performances that Paine gets through his relationship with a top tier entertainment manager.
    Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • With the ups and downs of that season under his belt and Cam Coleman catching his passes, Manning should be terrific.
    Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Jamal Murray, Jokic, Gordon and Johnson are terrific — when healthy.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Rivera-Vega is suspected of setting the fire and also had been charged with arson causing great bodiliy injury before the woman died.
    Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Starting the election calendar in South Carolina is intended in part to give Black voters a greater voice at the outset of the nominating process.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • There are a lot of on-the-road songs about travels through this strange, heartbreaking, and beautiful planet.
    Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The skyline floated like an uncanny but beautiful projection off to our side.
    Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Maybe someday, that will be fodder for a fabulous conversation on Ultimate Girls Trip.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Relaxed but fabulous, in the way that Aussies can pull off like no one else.
    CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Four-star.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/four-star. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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