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three-star

American  
[three-stahr] / ˈθriˌstɑr /

adjective

  1. of or being a lieutenant general, as indicated by three stars on an insignia.


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Forced to sit out last season, Mpoyi developed into a three-star prospect while playing for All In Elite on the Under Armour circuit and in summer high school events.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

A three-star prospect out of Carol City High in Opa Locka, Fla., Ponder spent a year at Bethune-Cookman University before transferring to Colorado.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

There was another three-star review from Empire's Beth Webb, who described the film as "undeniably expertly crafted".

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Zhang’s father later became a three-star general, while Xi’s father went on to hold senior roles in the party, government and legislature.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

There’s no way Mom would settle for a roadside motel or three-star resort.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller