: 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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Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The new season assembled its largest cast ever, bringing together 24 all-star contestants from across its 25-year run.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 15 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
The actor, 28, plays the lead romantic interest in Off Campus, the new Prime Video adaptation of Elle Kennedy's eponymous bestselling book series, the all-star hockey player at the fictional Briar University.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The new season assembled its largest cast ever, bringing together 24 all-star contestants from across its 25-year run.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 15 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 21 May. 2026.
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