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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The series, based on the second novel of Dame Jilly Cooper's Rutshire Chronicles, features an all-star cast including Danny Dyer, David Tennant and Emily Atack.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
The event also doubled as a cultural celebration, featuring performances from an all-star lineup that included Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend and Common.
From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026
He won his 11th Emmy Award serving as an executive producer on 2019’s all-star re-staging of “Live in front of a Studio Audience: ‘All in the Family’ and ‘Good Times.’
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
Crowds at the City Hall event will be treated to an all-star show, team owner James Dolan told local media.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
“I remember! Betty Bright’s team! You have those all-star girls playing for you, right?”
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
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