as in excellent
of the very best kind
a home film library with nothing but four-star pictures
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Recent Examples of four-star
The Yellow Jackets dipped right back into the Class 7A team’s talent on Friday when four-star offensive tackle Joshua Sam-Epelle chose Tech over Georgia, Tennessee and Miami.
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Jack Leo, AJC.com, 19 June 2026
The Big Ten and SEC also netted 83% of five-star athletes and 65% of four-star athletes in December in LeRoy’s tabulation for the Seton Hall Law Review.
—Teresa M. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Yebit is the only four-star committed to TCU, per 247Sports.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
Head coach Joey McGuire completely restocked his defensive line with four-star transfers Adam Trick (edge rusher) and Mateen Ibiroga (interior defensive line), two players that were highly sought after by every power program in the country.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
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Jack Leo, AJC.com, 19 June 2026
The Big Ten and SEC also netted 83% of five-star athletes and 65% of four-star athletes in December in LeRoy’s tabulation for the Seton Hall Law Review.
—Teresa M. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Yebit is the only four-star committed to TCU, per 247Sports.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
Head coach Joey McGuire completely restocked his defensive line with four-star transfers Adam Trick (edge rusher) and Mateen Ibiroga (interior defensive line), two players that were highly sought after by every power program in the country.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for four-star
Adjective
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This should be an excellent match against a South Korean side that also has a victory after its comeback last week to beat Czechia.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Come for that convenience, and stay for lively communal areas, sleek and spacious rooms and suites, and excellent food and beverage programming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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So many wonderful dinners with friends and nights out on the town.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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Soccer – football in much of the world – has a long and wonderful tradition of singing, whether that be in praise of their favorite players, mocking opponents (sometimes, brutally so) or simply urging their team forward.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Adjective
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This linen version has a lovely, floaty silhouette that prevents the fabric from clinging to the skin.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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But everything started with Maradona spinning away from two England players just inside the Argentina half with a lovely piece of skill.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Australia began their campaign with a superb 2-0 win over Türkiye, sitting deep and springing on the counter to devastating effect to give themselves a great chance of reaching the knockout stages.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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The namesake suite is one of the largest in central Rome at more than 2,045 square feet, with superb views over the nearby piazza.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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That’s thanks to the show’s terrific cast, of course, but the actors are given a lot to work with in the smart, snappy scripts.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
21 June 2026
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Cody Bellinger is quietly having a terrific season for the Yankees.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Sneakers are always calling my name (a great travel companion).—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
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Having spent more than 30 years in the makeup industry, founder and makeup artist Jung Saem Mool knows great makeup starts long before foundation enters the picture.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Adjective
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And being obese became beautiful and healthy and then COVID happened and that was another crazy moment for me.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The rooms with bunk beds and lodges are especially nice for spreading out a bit, and are a quick walk from the main building hosting the restaurant and a beautiful library/lounge on the upper floor (yet another great Northern Lights spot).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The on-site cafe is also surprisingly fabulous for a lunch to refuel your explorations.—
Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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As extravagantly decorated as the guest rooms, Azure’s blue and white interiors would be a great date-night choice—a combo of watching the sun sink below the horizon, excellent cuisine and fabulous wines (try something from the owners’ South African estate, Bouchard Finlayson).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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“Four-star.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/four-star. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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