all-star

adjective

Of which all members or participants are top performers or celebrities.

“Near-synonym: superstar”

Meanings

adjectiveall-star (not comparable)
  1. not comparableband; or other group; band; or other groupOf which all members or participants are top performers or celebrities.

    The pantomime features an all-star cast.

    2 more examples

    Near-synonym: superstar (sometimes synonymous)

    This dream team features an all-star roster.

    Synonyms: superstar

nounall-star (plural all-stars)

plural all-stars

  1. hobbiesA member of a team of star players.

    Near-synonym: superstar

    Synonyms: superstar

  2. An outstanding achiever; someone considered to be among the best in their field.

    She is an all-star on an otherwise mediocre team.

    1 more example

    Near-synonyms: superstar, rockstar (figurative sense)

    Synonyms: superstar, rockstar

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveOf which all members or participants are top performers or celebrities.

Similar

nounA member of a team of star players.

Similar

nounAn outstanding achiever; someone considered to be among the best in their field.

Translations

Finnish tähtipelaaja, huippupelaaja
  • tähtipelaajamember of team
  • huippupelaajamember of team
  • huippusuorittajaachiever
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APA

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Chicago

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