A-list

noun

ˈā-ˌlist 

: 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

ˈā-ˌli-stər 

noun

Hollywood A-listers

Synonyms

• aristocracy
• best
• choice
• corps d'elite
• cream
• crème de la crème
• elect
• elite
• fat
• flower
• illuminati
• pick
• pink
• pride
• priesthood
• prime
• royalty
• upper crust

Examples of A-list in a Sentence

the ceremony featured an A-list of Hollywood stars

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition to her work as a designer, Versace has acquired A-list popularity on social media, and is widely recognized for her philanthropic work, her support of the marginalized and her initiatives to sustain the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community. —Luisa Zargani, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024

Joining Beyoncé on the field were A-list guests including Post Malone and Shaboozey, who were featured on Beyoncé’s most recent album. —Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024

Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings! —Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024

And that’s why this feels like the most naked performance this A-list star has ever given, with the physical exposure being the least vulnerable aspect of it all. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above