five-star
Americanadjective
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having five stars to indicate rank or quality.
a five-star general; a five-star brandy.
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of the highest quality.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of five-star
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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Although he arrived at Michigan last year as a supposed can’t-miss prospect, with a five-star rating and a rocket arm, he has thrown just five touchdowns and four interceptions in his sophomore campaign.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
"But I've never seen such a beautiful vintage, both in terms of quantity and quality. It's a five-star harvest," the winemaker said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
Suvorova’s mother would use creative tactics to find these men: hang out in five-star hotels or fancy athletic clubs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
These five-star portfolio managers show a better way.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
Further inland, and still across, a five-star hotel chain had bought the Heart of Darkness.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
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