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A-list

noun

ˈā-ˌlist

Definition of A-list

as in elite

individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class the ceremony featured an A-list of Hollywood stars

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Recent Examples of A-list While eschewing any out-of-town tryouts in order to come directly to Broadway is atypical and potentially risky, perhaps producer Mike Bosner is particularly confident because of the A-list creative team behind the show. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026 A-list guests such as Hailey and Justin Bieber, Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet, Ali and Jalen Brunson, and Shannon and Josh Hart (all garbed in all-black ensembles) could be seen in Instagram posts and photos published by Page Six. — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026 Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling Filming the thriller The Place Beyond the Pines was a life-changing experience for A-list actors Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026 Multiple stars from the Fox X-Men movies will reprise their past parts among the A-list ensemble. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for A-list

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Noun

Aesthetic experiences were here not reserved for museums or the elite, but folded in along with daily drudgeries.

— Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
As the girls ache for a way into the glittering world of the waterfront elite, a secret phone romance with a boy from the local boat club finally makes that dream feel possible.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of elite

Noun

Just a few days earlier at Palazzo Brancaccio, the ladies of the Roman aristocracy had vied to appear in the ballroom scenes, perhaps hoping to meet Gregory Peck.

— Daria Egidi, Vanity Fair, 23 Aug. 2026
Upon his arrival in London, Mai became something of a celebrity among the aristocracy, and was welcomed by King George III.

— Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of aristocracy

Noun

Benton had career bests in tackles (51), tackles for loss (6) and sacks (5 1/2) while helping the Steelers to the AFC North title.

— CBS News, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026
With the three-row Kia Sorento, the Hyundai Palisade retains the South Korean brands’ 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty, both segment and industry bests.

— James Raia, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of best

Noun

Westman Atelier has achieved a lot on its own, rising to the top of the ranks in complexion and lip.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
He was only getting started, but people could already see the natural ability that the youngster believed would one day take him to the top.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of top

Noun

This year’s priciest offerings, which range as high as $85,000, include a gifting suite, locker-room access and private hitting clinics with tennis royalty on practice courts.

— Ben Ryder Howe, Curbed, 21 Aug. 2026
All royalties earned by Vedder and the song’s co-writers will benefit Guitars Over Guns.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of royalty

Noun

Getting a player in his prime who has half a decade of high-level seasons in the league is about as low risk as a DP signing goes.

— Tom Bogert, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
While Chapman has given the Red Sox a strong present and a likely bridge into 2027, Kimbrel is still chasing a return to the closer role that defined his prime.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of prime

Noun

The governor-elect faced a fight over removing Nick Balletto, who had initially been dismissive of Lamont as a candidate, as the Democratic state chair.

— Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2026
With energy prices moving higher in July so far, and recent strong statements on fighting inflation, markets see broadly a 1 in 3 chance that the FOMC elects to increase rates in July.

— Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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