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
The four-star Baylor signee has been the focal point of TMI boys basketball this season, leading the Panthers to a 20-7 record and a TAPPS 6A state semifinal berth.
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Christina Huang, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Feb. 2026
Kyler Kasper, a transfer from Oregon and a former four-star recruit, could step in and help replace Kingston.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The former four-star recruit dealt with ankle injuries early in his collegiate career, but he’s proven resilient.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
This four-star, chalet-style property offers half-board rates and has a bistro with an à la carte menu, plus an outdoor pool and a spa.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
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Christina Huang, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Feb. 2026
Kyler Kasper, a transfer from Oregon and a former four-star recruit, could step in and help replace Kingston.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The former four-star recruit dealt with ankle injuries early in his collegiate career, but he’s proven resilient.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
This four-star, chalet-style property offers half-board rates and has a bistro with an à la carte menu, plus an outdoor pool and a spa.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for four-star
Adjective
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Cats, after all, are excellent self cleaners.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2026
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Infiniti restaurant at Grace Bay Club is great for a very upscale evening, but Parallel 23 at The Palms, known for its fish, pasta, and excellent desserts, remains one of the very best meals of my trip.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That’s why their new album, wonderful, leaves me a little cold.—
Mano Sundaresan,
Pitchfork,
3 Mar. 2026
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Varley’s elevation this season is a wonderful turn for Ashbourne, an icon of British film, TV, and theater who has long been one of Bridgerton’s most consistently comedic presences.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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After a day at the beach, retreat to this lovely country house that’s ideal for groups and families.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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Some lovely amenities, very much on par with the room price, include Taittinger Champagne at the morning buffet, Diptyque toiletries in the rooms, and complimentary on-site activities like yoga classes and excellent chocolate chip cookies delivered nightly to your room.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The best binoculars, monoculars and telescopes for eclipse night will also be superb for planetary observing, deep-sky exploration, wildlife watching and travel.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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The service The friendly team offers guests a reliable and inspiring stay with superb facilities and services; attention to detail is consistent.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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One side was a buyer pressuring us over margin and speed that would affect our quality and the other was a child who had this terrific experience.—
Tim Heitmann,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Such bad timing could have been fatal for a theatrical release, but thankfully Bellocchio’s terrific crime drama is still available worldwide via HBO Max.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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However, how many of them actually come to be inhabited remains a great unknown, with deeper questions — like how many of them turn into technologically advanced civilizations — requiring us to estimate further unknowns atop them.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Mar. 2026
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Lewis, 64, is considered by many one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This beautiful home is surrounded by trees and looks directly out at the Pacific Ocean.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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The women are compelling and beautiful, among them a fuchsia-haired scientist, woodsy sculptor and psychonaut bartender.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Those who ran the Cowtown 5k and 10k Saturday morning had a fabulous forecast, temperatures were in the low 60s with a few clouds in the sky and a slight breeze.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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The big moments were still huge, especially with the help of his fabulous chorus.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Four-star.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/four-star. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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