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 companies with the fastest growth are “the best on an all-star team right now,” he said, “but the rest of the team is carrying its weight.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
In the locker room before a high-school all-star game, I was initiated into the secular rites of the local public-school powerhouse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Global Citizen staged an all-star show in Central Park coinciding with the fixture.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
The Belgian side that beat Algeria 2-1 in their opening group stage game of the 2014 World Cup read like an all-star fantasy team of players in their prime.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
We think that starting all-star leagues and gifted programs as early as possible is the best way of ensuring that no talent slips through the cracks.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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