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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Leonard, a seven-time all-star forward and Southern California native, was traded back to the Toronto Raptors this summer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
She lined up an all-star list of performers for a three-hour telethon to raise money.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
An all-star roster will eventually produce results on the field, of course.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 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 might be an all-star quarterback, but it’s not doing him much good this winter.”
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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