A list

noun

1. a group of desirable or admired people who are welcomed especially in social and professional situations.

   Hollywood's A list turned out for the Oscars.

adjective

1. Also A-list pertaining to or being in an A list; prominent.

A list

noun

1. Compare B list

   1. the most socially desirable category

   2. ( as modifier )

      an A-list event

Word History and Origins

Origin of A list¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

The tanker was boarded by French soldiers earlier this week because it was on a list of vessels subject to EU sanctions for carrying Russian oil exports.

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Multiple sources have told BBC Sport Glasner would be on a list of candidates to replace Ruben Amorim at Manchester United, although Old Trafford insiders insist they remain in support of their under-pressure manager and no candidate shortlists have been compiled.

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In a list of crimes the BTP will not investigate, it also said thefts on trains should only be reported if the passenger knows the exact carriage.

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The company's board also said Musk could receive a pay package worth over $1tn if he hits a list of ambitious targets over the next decade.

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Ms Klass told the court she was shown a list of items and photographs of some of the letters after being informed of them, having previously not been told about the mail to avoid worrying her.

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