A list

American

noun

a group of desirable or admired people who are welcomed especially in social and professional situations.

Hollywood's A list turned out for the Oscars.

adjective

Also A-list pertaining to or being in an A list; prominent.

A list British

noun

Compare B list
1. the most socially desirable category
2. ( as modifier )
  
  an A-list event

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Etymology

Origin of A list

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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A list of things you’re proud of isn’t all about impressing others, either.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

A list of all the researchers involved in this study and their institutional affiliations can be found here.

From Science Daily • Dec. 25, 2025

A list of reasons to be bullish laid out succinctly in a weekly Bank of America report suggests stocks are likely to extend their record run well into the coming year.

From Barron's • Dec. 14, 2025

A list of work-study-eligible jobs is provided to the student.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 31, 2025

A list of things she would scan Izzy for over the next decade: Did Izzy simply not notice things, or was she going blind?

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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