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all-star

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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1

adj

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Qualifier: band; or other group; band; or other group

Examples

  • Near-synonym: superstar (sometimes synonymous)
  • The pantomime features an all-star cast.
  • This dream team features an all-star roster.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: superstar

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A member of a team of star players.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • Near-synonym: superstar

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: superstar

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: star, person

3

noun

Meaning 3

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: superstar, rockstar (figurative sense)
  • She is an all-star on an otherwise mediocre team.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: superstar, rockstar

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: star, person

History

Etymology

No etymology was provided for this word.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: tähtipelaaja — member of team
  • Finnish: huippupelaaja — member of team
  • Finnish: huippusuorittaja — achiever
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