Definition of four-starnext

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Recent Examples of four-star But at 6-6, 250 pounds (up from 237 as a freshman), the former four-star showed enough off the edge to be tabbed as a potential first-round pick by the coaching staff. Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026 The four-star recruit holds several offers, including from Washington, Cal, Oregon State, Kansas, Arizona and Arizona State. Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 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 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
  • To me, an important part about sports is the memories that continue for so long after the events, and these two columns by two terrific writers truly brought that home.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Loving spouses disappoint us, supportive parents fail us, close friends misunderstand us, and even terrific children create enormous stress.
    David H. Rosmarin, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • But there may be little anyone–government or corporate–can do to persuade people to have children amid greater economic uncertainty.
    Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • From travel dresses to a lightweight sweater, here are 14 items from Quince’s Workwear Edit that would look great on you on your next flight, starting at $20.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Arguably, the most beautiful version of this trend right now is the love-layers cut.
    Lucy Binder, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The meltwater pouring off Bråsvellbreen like waterfalls, though breathtakingly beautiful, was another sobering reminder of the consequences of global warming.
    Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 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 31 Aug. 2026.

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