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
After missing out on being an All-Star selection last season, Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages continues to prove he’s worthy of a Midsummer Classic nod.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
Never has any team had six players start an All-Star Game.
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
Undaunted, Jim went on, referring to the Boston meeting as “a TB All-Star Weekend.”
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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