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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He played in four games for the Bulls leading into the All-Star break, but was a healthy scratch for their Feb. 19 game against the Toronto Raptors.
From Los Angeles Times
It carried its first Major League Baseball game last week, part of a $50 million-a-year deal that also included the Home Run Derby component of the All-Star game and the annual “Field of Dreams” game.
“And that we have somebody that was a former All-Star pitcher, someone that was a thorn in our side as the Padres, and becomes a thorn in the side for other people.”
From Los Angeles Times
The days between Friday’s win and Monday’s game will be the Lakers’ first two-day break since the All-Star Game.
From Los Angeles Times
A 2024 All-Star, Bohm has batted .280 with 71 home runs in six seasons.
From Los Angeles Times
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