as in excellent
of the very best kind
at those prices the restaurant's food should be nothing but five-star
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Recent Examples of five-star
The service The Palace Hotel category of five-star properties comes with a notion of service that far exceeds name recognition and a friendly welcome.
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Kasia Dietz, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
All European capitals have their five-star hotels, but the Hotel Sacher is more than that.
—Caroline Law, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
Designed by Lee Polisano of PLP Architecture, the boutique building contains just 55 apartments and pairs sweeping green views with an amenity package closer to that of a five-star hotel than a traditional residential address.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
Lillusory Slouchy Knit Set More than 1,000 people have given this Lillusory set a five-star rating on Amazon.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
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Kasia Dietz, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
All European capitals have their five-star hotels, but the Hotel Sacher is more than that.
—Caroline Law, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
Designed by Lee Polisano of PLP Architecture, the boutique building contains just 55 apartments and pairs sweeping green views with an amenity package closer to that of a five-star hotel than a traditional residential address.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
Lillusory Slouchy Knit Set More than 1,000 people have given this Lillusory set a five-star rating on Amazon.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for five-star
Adjective
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Six solid to excellent major leaguers, two average ones and 11 busts.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Use Dryer Balls to Keep Sheets Separated Dryer balls are an excellent tool for combating tangled sheets.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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Playing a thinly disguised version of himself, Reynolds is, as Schneeberger and Neibaur point out, funny, exasperating, and moving, and Rifkin’s impeccable tailoring of the role to fit his star gives Reynolds a wonderful summation with which to end his career.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2026
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Welcome to the wonderful world of better coffee.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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In fact, Super Bowls are terrific opportunities to break out the slow cooker.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2026
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Adventures on both land and sea make Belize a popular destination, and its beaches and resorts are terrific for visitors who simply want to relax and enjoy the tropical climate.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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There’s a tension, too, between the observant realism of Layton’s style and the derivativeness of the plotting, though the three leads, all superb, smooth it over with considerable skill.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some offer sweeping waterfront views, others cozy corners made for lingering conversations, but all pair superb food with intimate ambiance.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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And Ann Bridgman of Just the Thing Decorating in Southlake has seen pet owners consider just giving up on having a lovely home.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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My first night was in a Farmhouse Meadow Studio, with a vaulted ceiling, dormer, gas fireplace, and a huge sliding glass door opening onto a patio (which would’ve been lovely if the weather were warmer).—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There’s also a 55% greater chance of obesity and a 40% higher probability of developing type 2 diabetes.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Punishing success is a great formula for losing the successful.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Loft Twist Off-the-shoulder Sweater The beautiful twisted detailing at the neckline of this Loft top sets it apart from other off-the-shoulder styles—and it’s double discounted to just $18 in a full range of sizes.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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This Hubble Space Telescope image is not just a beautiful scene, but also a tool scientists can use to study stellar evolution.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Warmer-than-average temperatures will make for a fabulous football-watching forecast.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Who else could make dull blues and greens look so fabulous?—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Five-star.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/five-star. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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