: a list or group of individuals of the highest level of society, excellence, or eminence
A-list
adjective
A-list movies
A-list celebrities
Examples of A-list in a Sentence
the ceremony featured an A-list of Hollywood stars
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Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!
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Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
One tells a story of an A-list actress, aided by some of the biggest celebrities in the world who include husband Ryan Reynolds and friend Taylor Swift, plotting to seize control of a director’s passion project.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Instead, Swift pays homage to Taylor with clips from the Hollywood icon’s classic films and archival footage of the A-list actress’ dazzling life in the spotlight.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
Despite its Oscar-winning director and an A-list cast that included Jennifer Hudson, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Idris Elba, and noted cat-lover Taylor Swift, the movie was a box office dud.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
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Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
One tells a story of an A-list actress, aided by some of the biggest celebrities in the world who include husband Ryan Reynolds and friend Taylor Swift, plotting to seize control of a director’s passion project.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Instead, Swift pays homage to Taylor with clips from the Hollywood icon’s classic films and archival footage of the A-list actress’ dazzling life in the spotlight.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
Despite its Oscar-winning director and an A-list cast that included Jennifer Hudson, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Idris Elba, and noted cat-lover Taylor Swift, the movie was a box office dud.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
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“A-list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/A-list. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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