: 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 noun
Hollywood A-listers

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! Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025 Nolan’s election marks a rare example of an A-list player taking the helm of the union at the peak of their professional power. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025 Dickinson, star of Babygirl, The Iron Claw, Triangle of Sadness and Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles biopics at Sony, was asked about picking the brain of his A-list co-stars who have also launched production outfits. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2025 His co-star is Margot Robbie, still basking in her post-Barbie glow and easily one of the most reliable and daring A-list actors working today. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025 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 22 Sep. 2025.

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