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Definitions

four-star

[fawr-stahr, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˌstɑr, ˈfoʊr- /
ADJECTIVE
big-league
Synonyms
WEAK
big-deal big-time blue-chip chief critical crucial exceptional foremost front-page great high-power important impressive influential large leading major playing hard ball prominent significant
ADJECTIVE
heavyweight
Synonyms
STRONG
chief grave great heavy major professional
WEAK
big-time blue-chip critical crucial exceptional front-page high-power major-league playing hard ball serious strictly business
Antonyms
STRONG
happy inconsequential insignificant little minor small trivial unimportant unskilled
ADJECTIVE
major-league
Synonyms
WEAK
big-league big-time blue-chip chief critical crucial exceptional front-page grave great heavy high-power major notable playing hard ball pre-eminent serious strictly business
ADJECTIVE
top-level
Synonyms
STRONGEST
high-level high-profile
WEAK
VIP aristocratic distinguished esteemed famous first-class foremost front-page grand high-up honored illustrious leading majestic major-league noble notable noted noteworthy powerful preeminent prominent top-drawer top-notch upper-class well-known

Example Sentences

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The 1988 presidential campaign of Alexander Haig, a former four-star general who served as Ronald Reagan’s first secretary of state, flamed out amid GOP infighting over the Iran–Contra affair.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, a retired four-star general, spoke to more than 1,000 people in a ballroom.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Reed said the “sky is the limit” for the four-star freshman, who could play any number of positions in Patterson’s defensive backfield.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

China has been on a nuclear sprint that a former four-star commander of U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Now, I’m no hotel connoisseur, but one glance at the weathered sign told me that our stay was unlikely to be a four-star mints-on-your-pillow-type experience.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.