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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An all-star roster will eventually produce results on the field, of course.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
He was named the tournament’s best defensive player and earned all-star five honors after leading his team with 16 steals and 12 blocks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
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
It was an all-star lineup: Cloke Rayburn; Bram Guernsey; Jack Teitelbaum; Laura Stora; none other than the legendary Cal Clarken heading the team.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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