as in elite
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
the ceremony featured an A-list of Hollywood stars
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Recent Examples of A-list
Among the crowd were several familiar faces, including Taylor Swift, Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, and more A-list celebrities.
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Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 11 June 2026
Tucking in for departure, DeeDee strikes up a flirtation with Cal (Brian Jordan Alvarez), Glamazonian’s hunky co-conductor, while Tess oversees the train’s A-list clientele.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 10 June 2026
The original West Hollywood restaurant is known for its unassuming locale holed away in a strip mall—a stark juxtaposition with its A-list clientele like Kendall Jenner and Taylor Swift (and meals that can cost nearly $400).
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
As Friends maintained its popularity, A-list talent like Julia Roberts and Sean Penn, and then-up-and-coming stars like George Clooney and Dakota Fanning had guest spots on the show.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
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Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 11 June 2026
Tucking in for departure, DeeDee strikes up a flirtation with Cal (Brian Jordan Alvarez), Glamazonian’s hunky co-conductor, while Tess oversees the train’s A-list clientele.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 10 June 2026
The original West Hollywood restaurant is known for its unassuming locale holed away in a strip mall—a stark juxtaposition with its A-list clientele like Kendall Jenner and Taylor Swift (and meals that can cost nearly $400).
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
As Friends maintained its popularity, A-list talent like Julia Roberts and Sean Penn, and then-up-and-coming stars like George Clooney and Dakota Fanning had guest spots on the show.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for A-list
Noun
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Yet a hardline segment of both society and the broader elite remains opposed.—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Time,
19 June 2026
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Analysts say the move deepens constitutional backsliding across the continent, where aging elites and military strongmen cling to power while fast-growing youth populations are mobilized for votes, not real influence.—
Farai Mutsaka,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Few figures of the 20th century generated as much scrutiny—or controversy—from the press and the European aristocracy as Wallis Simpson.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
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Diana was born into the British aristocracy before marrying Prince Charles.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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The most productive game of his career came in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, with personal bests of 157 yards and two touchdowns on eight receptions.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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In all, Enhanced said there were 14 personal bests set by 12 athletes, all of them swimmers and weightlifters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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In only the first minute of this match Morocco has scored after Ismael Saibari found space behind the Scottish defense and sent the ball into the top of the net.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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In the top of the first inning, Rangers catcher Elias Diaz pointed at first base thinking there would be a first-base umpire, when the umpire was in the middle of the diamond.—
Cal Phillips
June 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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The game is also set to host royalty; King Willem-Alexander and Queen Màxima of the Netherlands plan to attend the match.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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But there’s something else worth protecting, something harder to quantify than a catalog or a royalty stream.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Naturally, all eyes will be on Messi, even if the Argentinian is not remotely close to his prime.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Marcelo Bielsa's squad features a blend of experienced veterans and players in their prime, headlined by Valverde, striker Darwin Núñez and midfielder Manuel Ugarte.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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But his situation is actually fairly complicated, in part because of how the Hall of Fame elects candidates.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Lyons had joined Fiserv that January as president and CEO-elect.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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“A-list.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/A-list. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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