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 remainder of the All-Star starters are set to be announced on July 4 on Fox Sports.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
This year’s All-Star Game is in Philadelphia, home to the most passionate of fan bases.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
In 2022, Rose signed a former second-round pick named Jalen Brunson—an undersized guard who had never been anywhere near an All-Star team—to a free-agent contract.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
Dodgers manager still might pick Shohei Ohtani to start the All-Star Game for the National League despite Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s sustained brilliance.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026
His championship playing didn't just get him into the major league; it got him the Most Valuable Player award in 1949 and had proved him to be an All-Star player for the last five years.
From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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