: a list or group of individuals of the highest level of society, excellence, or eminence
A-list adjective
A-list movies
A-list celebrities
A-lister noun
Hollywood A-listers

Examples of A-list in a Sentence

the ceremony featured an A-list of Hollywood stars
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Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings! Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024 Pesto became an A-list animal celebrity earlier this year, thanks to his big lifestyle, eating up to 25 fish a day, as well as his adorable appearance. Dan Aulbach, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024 In the days leading up to the election, several A-list celebrities campaigned for Trump's opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, making stops in several states and taking to social media to encourage people to vote. Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 6 Nov. 2024 Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Ricky Martin and many other A-list stars are rallying for Kamala Harris in key battleground states on the eve of the 2024 Election Day — and those who can’t attend the events in person can livestream the shows at home. Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for A-list 

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of A-list was in 1935

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“A-list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/A-list. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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