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 The Pfister Hotel, a four-star hotel, is a popular destination for celebrities, politicians and athletes staying overnight in the Cream City. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Wooten was a four-star recruit and one of the best sixth players off the bench in the Big 12 in two years for Oklahoma State. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026 Restaurants, cafés, and a forthcoming four-star hotel will complete the picture. — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026 The four-star college recruit also scored a rushing touchdown on a short 1-yard run. — Christina Huang, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for four-star

Recent Examples of Synonyms for four-star

Adjective

Bold from brown butter and balsamic vinegar and bright from lemon, the crunchy topping is an excellent foil to the sweetness of roasted squash.

— Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
Their bench even has some guys providing excellent backup options.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

An itinerary of hikes, wine tastings, and a sunset cruise offering incredible views of the Santa Barbara coastline is a wonderful way to end the day, while a cozy house with a garden will add to everyone’s enjoyment.

— Vogue, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
The improbable evening turned into a moving tribute to both Capra himself and his tale of the suicidal banker George Bailey, who comes to realize that his life has indeed been wonderful.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of wonderful

Adjective

La Dame utilizes some ingredients only seen here, such as France’s superb Normandy butter.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
His ability to capture Haymitch’s warmth and charm and then weave that into the rage and heartbreak the Hunger Games sparks is superb.

— Zack Sharf, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of superb

Adjective

Mainly notable for its high-octane car chases and terrific stunt work, the film should, like most of Neeson’s recent efforts, find its biggest audiences on streaming and cable.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026
Our review praised the terrific gunplay, tense matches, and incredible graphics.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of terrific

Adjective

L3Harris claims its design can deliver greater range and speed than existing systems.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Tarantino revealed the most personally meaningful piece of casting in a film filled with great performances — including supporting turns by multiple actors (Austin Butler, Mikey Madison, Sydney Sweeney) who have blown up in the seven years since.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of great

Adjective

Michael Kamen did this beautiful piece for the biggest battle of the movie, which was really low-key and very sad and drawn out, almost like slow motion, and put against the action.

— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026
The beautiful thing concerned an eighty-seven-year-old problem, the Jacobian conjecture.

— Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of beautiful

Adjective

Featuring 36 pieces spanning handbags, jewelry, and footwear, the festive edit has something for everyone on your list, from the fabulous women in your life to the equally stylish men.

— Laura Jackson, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
Additionally, Kay offers a fabulous shipping policy, excellent financing options, and some old-school retail perks that are seemingly extinct everywhere else.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2026

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