FOUR-STAR Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

four-star

adjective

ˈfȯr-ˈstär

Definition of four-star

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 Alex Manske, a former four-star who signed with the Cyclones in the 2025 cycle, backed up Becht in Week 1 and completed 6 of 8 passes for 57 yards against Marshall. — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 In 2025, the army created Western Hemisphere Command by combining Forces Command, Army North, and Army South under one four-star headquarters responsible for readiness, homeland defense, and operations across the Americas. — Daniel Benjamin, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026 Also tested was the Cupra Raval, which received only a four-star rating with its base safety features. — New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026 Additionally, the Hurricanes added freshman Javian Mallory, a former four-star prospect from West Boca who has impressed this fall. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for four-star

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Adjective

Her excellent debut, 2007’s Free Food for Millionaires, features upwardly mobile Korean Americans whose desire for security Lee portrayed both sympathetically and critically.

— Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
If that feels unattainable, though, Baldino’s other spots are equally excellent and open to anyone.

— Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

Reclaiming the work of women selling fish, and the word that was an insult but is now a beautiful brand, is a wonderful turn of phrase and time, to us.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
But De Santis is also wonderful at the end of the day, when the sun sets and Milan slowly begins to wind down.

— Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of wonderful

Adjective

Why would anyone want to destroy lovely old houses, the same houses that made Kensington so desirable, and replace them with buildings that resembled a pile of washing machines 30 floors high?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026
Their climactic scenes near the end, once all the obstacles have been removed, are lovely — and not just because Austen’s prose in their outcome is so indestructible.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of lovely

Adjective

His homemaker mother Leonor (a superb Maude Sandham) and his 17-year-old sister Ilse (Karoline Watson) complete the immaculate family portrait, but there’s unrest there too.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Now, however, the boutique physical media label Fun City Editions has released a superb Blu-ray of the film, featuring both a gorgeous restoration and illuminating supplements.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of superb

Adjective

So Kelce reported to camp in terrific shape and looking svelte and nimble despite all the hoopla, especially around the wedding.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
Our present condition is deplorable on account of a terrific burden of unemployment caused by overproduction.

— J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of terrific

Adjective

Located 30 miles northeast of Atlanta, the community of around 30,000 is home to a walkable, historic downtown populated with local boutiques and businesses; a legendary theatre; and lots of great restaurants.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
Apple Apple's done great work to promote its Music streaming service by showcasing fantastic artists over the years.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of great

Adjective

Belugas are beautiful, mystical creatures; anyone proximate to them would feel their loss acutely.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
Set the scene Beyond the majestic main building, which sits on one of the endless curves of the Amalfi road, there are two new villas in addition to an older one, the beautiful Romeo e Giulietta.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of beautiful

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