A-list star
Definition
A very famous and successful performer, such as a musician or film star.
Category: ADJ. + NOUN
Examples
The movie features an A-list star in the lead role.
Do you think she has what it takes to become a true A-list star?
In the 1990s, he was an A-list star, but his fame has since faded.
The red carpet was crowded with A-list stars at the awards ceremony.
The director dreams of working with a real A-list star on his next project.
Although talented, he is not yet considered an A-list star by Hollywood standards.
The music festival's lineup is headlined by an A-list star from the pop world.
Living the life of an A-list star comes with immense pressure and a lack of privacy.
With her recent blockbuster success, she is on the verge of becoming a major A-list star.
The film's success was virtually guaranteed, thanks to the casting of a well-respected A-list star.