: composed wholly or chiefly of stars or of outstanding performers or participants
an all-star cast
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: a member of an all-star team
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: an outstanding or highly regarded performer within a field : star
The ceremony gathered all-stars from film, television, and radio.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 May 2026
Ownership was diligent in its effort to keep Buxton on board with the program; new executive chair Tom Pohlad even visited with the two-time all-star at his home in Georgia.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
At this weekend's all-star game, father and son had one last chance to share the court and push each other.
—Ren Clayton, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
But the slow realization that Snake Rob was a genuine threat who would ultimately run the game was especially satisfying and a reminder of how well The Traitors works as an all-star showcase and narrative machine, even in its fourth season.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 May 2026
Ownership was diligent in its effort to keep Buxton on board with the program; new executive chair Tom Pohlad even visited with the two-time all-star at his home in Georgia.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
Noun
Collins, who has dealt with health issues for several years, seems to be doing better and is destined for an all-star segment, as is Vandross, who died in 2005 and is currently having a renaissance of legacy.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
At this weekend's all-star game, father and son had one last chance to share the court and push each other.
—Ren Clayton, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
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“All-star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-star. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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