: composed wholly or chiefly of stars or of outstanding performers or participants
an all-star cast
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: a member of an all-star team
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: an outstanding or highly regarded performer within a field : star
The ceremony gathered all-stars from film, television, and radio.
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Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Jelly Roll was also part of an all-star celebration of Keith’s life at Bridgestone Arena on July 29 taped for the NBC TV special Toby Keith: American Icon, which also featured Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Ashley McBryde, Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood and many more.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 Jan. 2025
Journal Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2023
On Saturday, Starling succeeded in his most ambitious endeavor yet: a one-day event pitting MIAA and NEPSAC all-star teams against each other.
—Ethan Fuller, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Mar. 2023
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Adjective
Center Creed Humphrey and guard Joe Thuney were named starters for the NFL’s all-star showcase, along with defensive tackle Chris Jones.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Jelly Roll was also part of an all-star celebration of Keith’s life at Bridgestone Arena on July 29 taped for the NBC TV special Toby Keith: American Icon, which also featured Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Ashley McBryde, Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood and many more.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 Jan. 2025
Noun
Andres Gimenez: Gimenez was an all-star last year with the 34th-best wOBA in baseball.
—Journal Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2023
On Saturday, Starling succeeded in his most ambitious endeavor yet: a one-day event pitting MIAA and NEPSAC all-star teams against each other.
—Ethan Fuller, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Mar. 2023
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“All-star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-star. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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