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 soon-to-be former secretary of defense is Lloyd J. Austin III, who graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, served for 41 years and retired as a four-star Army general after three years as commander of U.S. Central Command.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
The Best Time to Book a Flight for Domestic, International, and Summer Travel
How to Find an Affordable Hotel
The weak yen has made finding a bargain on a four-star hotel relatively easy.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2025
Since Marion’s hiring on Dec. 19, Marion has worked the phones, emails, Zoom calls and in person to land quite a haul of players, including some who were three- or four-star recruits in high school and played at FBS programs across the country.
—Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 11 Jan. 2025
Nebraska is reportedly pursuing Elijah Pritchett, a tackle from Alabama and former four-star prospect with two seasons of eligibility left.
—Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
The Best Time to Book a Flight for Domestic, International, and Summer Travel
How to Find an Affordable Hotel
The weak yen has made finding a bargain on a four-star hotel relatively easy.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2025
Since Marion’s hiring on Dec. 19, Marion has worked the phones, emails, Zoom calls and in person to land quite a haul of players, including some who were three- or four-star recruits in high school and played at FBS programs across the country.
—Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 11 Jan. 2025
Nebraska is reportedly pursuing Elijah Pritchett, a tackle from Alabama and former four-star prospect with two seasons of eligibility left.
—Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for four-star
Adjective
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Just what is an excellent choice to protect your Mac?—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
24 Jan. 2025
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Both teams are excellent at converting third downs.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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The property’s prime location is also close to the launch sites of the area’s famed hot air balloon rides, which are a wonderful way to take in the spectacular views of the otherworldly land formations.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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At 6-2, 202 pounds, Will Johnson has excellent size and length for a cornerback and would be a wonderful complement to Gardner.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Here, instead of the mustard that’s included in many classic potato salad recipes, sour cream, vinegar, and briny pickles team up to lend a lovely amount of tartness to cut through the richness of the potatoes, eggs, and mayo.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Jan. 2025
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Declan Rice’s lovely half-volley had set Arsenal on their way to a 3-0 win against Dinamo Zagreb, almost guaranteeing a top-eight finish in the Champions League’s league phase and a bye straight to the round of 16.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Both specific in its intent and mischievously opaque in its execution, this wilfully strange art project can switch from flip to serious in the blink of an eye, using a terrific cast to weave a trance-like state of oddness that somehow sustains to the finishing line.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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This model has been a terrific success for decades and should be used with UAPs.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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These superb lead performances by all-time-great cast members work perfectly in concert, capturing and skewering a specific self-serious art-house style.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Going from 5-12 to 11-6 and a playoff berth in less than one year is a superb foundation to build on.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Every great city prides its ability to rebound after ruin.—
Shawn Hubler,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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But what makes the coffee shop experience important to us as individuals and a society is something greater than the sum of its parts.—
David G. Allan,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The album is often gorgeous and expansive, with several songs running over 8 minutes long that return to Homogenic’s palette of grand string arrangements and booming drums, as if Björk is soothing herself with beautiful melodies.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
22 Jan. 2025
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This is a kind of hybrid memoir, featuring beautiful images.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Howard found fabulous freshman Jeremiah Smith streaking down the right sideline and hit him perfectly in stride for a 57-yard gain to put the Buckeyes at the Notre Dame 10 with two minutes left.—
Ralph D. Russo,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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In a recent episode, a viewer sent Zarco her Mimi’s lemon squares recipe from 1992, along with a note and some fabulous photos of her relative.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Four-star.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/four-star. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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