all-star
Americanadjective
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consisting of athletes chosen as the best at their positions from all teams in a league or region.
Our quarterback was chosen for the all-star team.
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consisting entirely of star performers.
an all-star cast.
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of all-star
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Las Vegas has hosted NBA all-star events and summer league games, while Women's National Basketball Association side the Aces are also based there.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Your team’s all-star closer misses the strike zone.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026
"One Battle After Another" boasts an all-star cast.
From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026
And just like making a professional basketball team, there are basically two ways to do it: Be an all-star, or an affordable alternative.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
If we scratch below the surface of every great achiever, do we always find the equivalent of the Michigan Computer Center or the hockey all-star team—some sort of special opportunity for practice?
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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