A-list

Meaning

Noun

1. The first of a number of lists, especially lists arranged in order of importance or preference.
2. 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.

Adj

1. (not-comparable) Of or relating, or belonging, to an A-list (noun sense 2).
2. (broadly, not-comparable) Best of a group; first-class, pre-eminent, top.

Synonyms

group A

Etymology

The noun is derived from A (“rank (normally the highest) on a scale that assigns letters”) + list. The adjective is from an attributive use of the noun.

Sentences

The role catapulted her onto the Hollywood A-list .