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
In an amicus brief filed on Thursday, a group of former secretaries of the Army and Navy and retired four-star admirals and generals encouraged Judge Perry to express caution about the broader use of the National Guard in domestic operations.
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Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2025
So off the four-star recruit went to play for Deion Sanders at Jackson State in 2022.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
In May, Hegseth ordered a 20% reduction in the number of four-star officers.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Costello’s high school teammate, four-star guard Lucas Morillo, also visited Dinkytown and has yet to commit.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
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Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2025
So off the four-star recruit went to play for Deion Sanders at Jackson State in 2022.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
In May, Hegseth ordered a 20% reduction in the number of four-star officers.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Costello’s high school teammate, four-star guard Lucas Morillo, also visited Dinkytown and has yet to commit.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for four-star
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This is where the Greenpoint comes from, an excellent neo-classic riff on a Manhattan that was invented at Milk & Honey in New York, and comprises the classic build of Manhattan—rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters—into which has been spliced the inimitable French herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Jayhawks did an excellent job of getting back in transition, limiting Louisville’s fast-break opportunities.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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For the creation of wonderful characters and a story that feels spontaneous yet precise in its depiction of power, its moral dilemmas, and the absurd contradictions with the human condition.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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Walston had a wonderful calming spirit.—
Cameron Crowe,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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Lanthimos’s gaze, so exactingly attuned to human ugliness, has seldom given us lovelier things to look at.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
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Those milpas were really lovely, a fit setting for hunting the smartest, gamest bird in the Southwest.—
Jack O'Connor,
Outdoor Life,
23 Oct. 2025
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The result was a 33-yard reception from Legette, who was terrific, that sealed the game.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Eisen added that wide receiver Emeka Egbuka looks terrific and that the team needs running back Bucky Irving back healthy, and the ship could get back on track.—
Tyler Geis,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Take to the slopes by day, and spend your evenings in town, walking the car-free Corsa Italia before thawing out in one of the superb pizzerias.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
27 Oct. 2025
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Throw in the superb tension and pitch-perfect performances, and there’s no question that India Opzoomer is a director to watch.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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The 20-year-old was one of many players in the Argentinian squad with solid top-flight experience for their clubs, racking up 13 starts in midfield for Boca Juniors, after being given his opportunity by the great Fernando Gago back in May 2024.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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For me, it’s been really essential to read a lot of great information, and to come at the world filled with knowledge and all these ideas of, in my view, much smarter and braver people than myself.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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The result is a pie with a beautiful, super creamy texture that’s not too sweet, and allows for the flavor of the sweet potatoes to shine through.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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Kirbi, that rasp is so beautiful at the top of your register.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
21 Oct. 2025
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There were those iconic hourglass silhouettes and va-va-voom corsets, but also pin sharp pants and couture-level draping, and some quite fabulous feather and jewel moments.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
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Dallas is a clear winner, because Rantanen is a fabulous player and signed at a reasonable number.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Four-star.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/four-star. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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