: of a superior degree of excellence
a four-star French restaurant

Examples of four-star in a Sentence

a home film library with nothing but four-star pictures
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The four-star Army general in charge of U.S. Central Command is under investigation on allegations of pushing a subordinate service member during a recent trip to the Middle East, according to three U.S. officials familiar with the investigation. Courtney Kube, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024 Far from the traditional chalet style, this four-star abode has 39 very simple, contemporary-style rooms and suites, where subtle textures and soft tones make for a comfortable stay. Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024 Kelly’s not the only four-star general to sound the alarm. Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024 Kim is a manager for the BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund , a mutual fund with $6 billion in assets and a four-star rating from Morningstar. Jesse Pound, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for four-star 

Word History

Etymology

from the number of asterisks used to denote relative excellence in guidebooks

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of four-star was in 1921

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“Four-star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/four-star. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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