as in excellent
of the very best kind
a home film library with nothing but four-star pictures
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Recent Examples of four-star
The qualities of an effective chairman Immense in scale and scope, the chairman position by law must be held by a four-star officer with a significant amount of prior seasoning, including experience in one or more of the senior-most positions of the military.
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Dwight Stirling, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2025
The Miami Hurricanes added to their 2026 recruiting class Monday night, landing a pledge from offensive lineman Ben Congdon.
Congdon, a four-star prospect according to 247Sports’ composite rankings, announced his commitment on social media.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025
Fort Cavazos – formerly Fort Hood – in Texas was renamed in honor of Richard Cavazos, the first Hispanic American four-star general.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
He was rated as a four-star recruit at cornerback and considered the eighth-best player in the state of Indiana.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2025
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Dwight Stirling, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2025
The Miami Hurricanes added to their 2026 recruiting class Monday night, landing a pledge from offensive lineman Ben Congdon.
Congdon, a four-star prospect according to 247Sports’ composite rankings, announced his commitment on social media.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025
Fort Cavazos – formerly Fort Hood – in Texas was renamed in honor of Richard Cavazos, the first Hispanic American four-star general.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
He was rated as a four-star recruit at cornerback and considered the eighth-best player in the state of Indiana.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for four-star
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More Deebo Samuel news: 49ers Send Star WR Deebo Samuel to Commanders in Blockbuster Trade Samuel will take his talents to the nation's capital and look to take the Commanders to the next level after an excellent year for the young Washington team.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Alabama got 24 points from Mark Sears and had excellent defensive stretches but couldn’t finish.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
2 Mar. 2025
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So actually, the story can be looked at as a celebration of the fact that your disability can just be one wonderful part of you.—
Esme Mazzeo,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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And now my wonderful desk light is starting to flicker.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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The set features a lovely pattern of yellow and teal flowers with deep sage green leaves and detailing around the edge.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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Within its pages is a lovely story of the neverending struggle between security and new technology that provides a useful backdrop to current events: in particular, the Chinese hacking of the American telecommunications infrastructure.—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Just look at the terrific films and stars left standing, shut out.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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And Kieran Culkin is the highlight of the piece, absolutely terrific in a mercurial and emotional role, and the Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild winner is the clear favorite to win best supporting actor.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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The voice cast is superb right down the line, especially Harrelson’s Mr. Peanut.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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The goaltenders were superb as Ethan Bauer had 34 saves for Belmont, while Graham Emerick turned aside 35 for Winchester.—
Danny Ventura,
Boston Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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By Nellie Bowles March 31, 2020 Get Outside and Safely Visit a National Park Now is the time to start looking ahead, to spring and summer excursions in the great outdoors.—
Aatish Bhatia,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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Although Seattle’s skill talent has been great, Smith has never played behind even an average offensive line, and his last two offensive coordinators weren’t good enough to keep their jobs.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Vanderbilt University's sprawling 340-acre campus ranks among the most beautiful college footprints in the country, according to a new review from Condé Nast Traveler.—
Adam Tamburin,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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Misconceptions are spreading almost as fast as the excitement for what is a really simple, beautiful event.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Then something else catches my eye: the fabulous plastic-bag dress from 1994, my absolute favorite piece—and one that Appiolaza will revisit for his upcoming collection.—
Chiara Barzini,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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Wonder also breezes in, with a billionaire’s crash landing into a swimming pool, a fabulous debut novel about womanhood and a gorgeous cookbook that celebrates California’s bounty.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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