as in elite
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
the ceremony featured an A-list of Hollywood stars
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Recent Examples of A-list
It was later purchased by New York City socialites in the 1950s, and soon became a glam A-list hideaway.
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Annie Daly, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
In addition to the A-list nominees, Critics Choice viewers can expect to catch some of their favorite stars presenting on Sunday.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
The walls are covered with photos of star athletes and A-list Hollywood celebrities he’s operated on.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Below are four A-list stars who shared their weight-loss journeys this year, with or without the help of prescription drugs.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for A-list
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For 35 years Brazilian political elites have viewed nuclear armament as both unnecessary and counterproductive, given Brazil’s peaceful foreign policy, emphasis on multilateralism, and the Tlatelolco Treaty making Latin America a nuclear-weapons-free zone.—
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The elite-to-college gymnastics transition is easier said than done.—
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Head to Taormina Long before Netflix showcased its good looks to the world in The White Lotus, Taormina was a magnet for poets, film stars, and the aristocracy (a key Grand Tour destination).—
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Some moved to England in order to receive an education or marry into the aristocracy; others journeyed to India, Macau, or Rome.—
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The 7-footer has been great for San Antonio after signing a four-year, $41 million contract this past summer, averaging personal bests in points, rebounds, assists and blocks per game.—
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Cameron Boozer had 17 points and season-bests in assists with nine and steals with four for Duke (13-1, 2-0).—
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An individual was seen on CCTV footage inside of the synagogue wearing a hooded top and pouring liquid from what appeared to be a gasoline container.—
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Store cosmetics, glasses, and jewelry in the bathroom or on a dresser top.—
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Surrounded by Bruins royalty — including fellow number retirees Bobby Orr, Johnny Bucyk, Terry O’Reilly, Rick Middleton, Cam Neely and Willie O’Ree — Chara remained more or less stoic.—
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The future judge once hand-delivered $3 million to the Italian kidnappers of Getty’s grandson, in 1973, CalMatters reported, while noting deep ties also between the Newsom family and other San Francisco political royalty, the Browns and Pelosis.—
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His immediate task is restoring efficiency to a talent-laden roster in its prime.—
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At least one large contractor is interpreting the order as applying to not only defense primes, but also suppliers and defense technology companies like Anduril and Palantir Technologies.—
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Dealing with public life criticisms Fulop has been taken to task by incoming fellow Democratic Mayor-elect James Solomon for working too closely with developers.—
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Abigail Spanberger, Virginia’s governor-elect, won the 2025 election through a singular focus on the state’s high cost of living, though her plans for reducing those costs were vague.—
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“A-list.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/A-list. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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