A-list

ˈeɪlɪst

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#1·8h ago

The first of a number of lists, especially lists arranged in order of importance or preference.

Origin: The is derived from . The is from an use of the noun. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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(originally, and, chiefly, US) An informal list of people (especially in the entertainment industry, or professionally or socially prominent) who are the most admired or desirable, or likely to bring success.

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#3·8h ago

(originally, and, chiefly, US) Of or relating, or belonging, to an A-list ().

By the 1980s, there was still huge appeal for what became known as 'shiny-floor' talent shows, especially during weekend primetime. In the US, Star Search ran for 12 years in its original run, from 1983 to 1995, and as searches went, it …

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