: 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! Toria Sheffield, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025 All eyes are on Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, where Hollywood’s A-list is gathering for the 97th Academy Awards. Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 2 Mar. 2025 Expert Tips For Glowing Skin Sleep And Hydration Dr. Gout revealed her five tricks for A-list glowing skin. Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 Leni Klum and Candice Swanepoel were among the A-list guests who attended the Vienna Opera Ball on Thursday in Austria. Julia Teti, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025 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 5 Mar. 2025.

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