A-list

noun

ˈā-ˌlist How to pronounce A-list (audio)
Synonyms of A-listnext
: a list or group of individuals of the highest level of society, excellence, or eminence
A-list adjective
A-list movies
A-list celebrities
A-lister
ˈā-ˌli-stər How to pronounce A-list (audio)
noun
Hollywood A-listers

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the ceremony featured an A-list of Hollywood stars
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The veteran broadcaster, who revolutionized radio with his blunt conversations and is well-regarded for his in-depth celebrity interviews with A-list stars, first made the jump to SiriusXM in 2006. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 A day earlier, the A-list festival, which kicks off on Wednesday, had told Deadline that the press conference was off due to a scheduling conflict. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2026 Luckily for us, the A-list has supplied plenty of inspiration lately. — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026 That biology has attracted A-list celebrities and biohackers faster than the science has caught up. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for A-list

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of A-list was in 1935

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“A-list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/A-list. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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