Synonyms

A list

American

noun

a group of desirable or admired people who are welcomed especially in social and professional situations.

Hollywood's A list turned out for the Oscars.

adjective

Also A-list pertaining to or being in an A list; prominent.

A list British

noun

Compare B list
1. the most socially desirable category
2. ( as modifier )
  
  an A-list event

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Etymology

Origin of A list

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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Ford joins a list of seasoned actors who have received the award, including Jane Fonda, Barbra Streisand, Morgan Freeman and Robert De Niro.

From Los Angeles Times

The documents included appraisals from properties in various states, and a list of horses and the ranches where they were stabled.

From Los Angeles Times

Try creating a list in your teams, and share the list with new joiners.

From The Wall Street Journal

Four days later, police gave a list of sightings, outlining how the pair had left Holly's house at about 17:00 BST.

From BBC

Here is a list of the night’s winners:

From Los Angeles Times

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