A list

noun

1. 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

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

A list

noun

1. Compare B list
   1. the most socially desirable category
   2. ( as modifier )

      an A-list event

Word History and Origins

Origin of A list¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

An acquaintance gave Coppola a list of five newish concert composers to check out, including Thomas Adès and the Argentina-born Golijov.

From Los Angeles Times

With a much bigger budget and the weight of A24 behind him, though, Schimberg was given a list of established composers and was under some pressure to go with a “name.”

From Los Angeles Times

We sent Paul a list of the allegations we wanted him to respond to, and his PR team requested we travel to the Caribbean island, so he could answer in person.

From BBC

Project 2025 also has a list of priorities for ORD, an office that it calls “precautionary, bloated, unaccountable.”

From Science Magazine

Army officer who clashed with senior officials in Donald Trump’s first White House looked into acquiring Italian citizenship in the run-up to this month’s election but wasn’t eligible and instead packed a “go bag” with cash and a list of emergency numbers in case he needs to flee.

From Salon