: 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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McGraw's Tuesday, March 25 post instantly drew comments from fans, family and A-list stars alike. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025 Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings! Toria Sheffield, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025 Designed by A-list architect Richard Landry, the mastermind megamansion specialist behind homes for Dr. Dre and the Kardashians, the estate features a total of nine bedrooms and 18 bathrooms, plus a backyard that looks more like a boutique resort than a private residence. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025 The tracklist features multiple A-list acts, namely Kendrick Lamar on three songs, Travis Scott, Future, Lil Uzi Vert, Young Thug, Ty Dolla $ign, Jhene Aiko, and Skepta. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 26 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2025.

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