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" In the 1940s, cigarettes would be shown in classy situations, endorsed by celebrities - real A-list Hollywood stars in America - the ads would make claims about tobacco quality or manufacturing science and, bizarrely, some brands had what almost amounted to health claims."
Peter York

Meaning of "A-list" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF A-LIST

ˈeɪˌlɪst


WHAT DOES A-LIST MEAN IN ENGLISH?

A-list

A-list is a term that alludes to major movie stars, or the most bankable in the Hollywood film industry. The A-list is part of a larger guide called The Hot List that has become an industry-standard guide in Hollywood. James Ulmer has also developed a Hot List of directors. The Ulmer scale categorizes the lists into A+, A, B+, B, C, and D listings.

Definition of A-list in the English dictionary

The definition of A-list in the dictionary is for or involving people belonging to the richest, most famous or successful group in society.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH A-LIST

B-list · backlist · blacklist · checklist · Congregationalist · greylist · hand-list · hospitalist · nihilist · notaphilist · playlist · pointillist · pointilliste · pteridophilist · shitlist · shortlist · stocklist · transfer-list · waitlist · watchlist

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE A-LIST

A to Z · a treader of the boards · a turn-up · a visual impairment · a voice in the wilderness · a whale of a · A-bomb · A-frame · A-level · A-line · A-line dress · A-OK · A-okay · A-one · A-sample · A-side · a-v · A. · a.c. · A.E.

WORDS THAT END LIKE A-LIST

A list · bucket list · capitalist · cyclist · finalist · journalist · list · long-list · mailing list · mentalist · mid-list · minimalist · price list · reading list · shopping list · socialist · specialist · stylist · vocalist · wish list

Synonyms and antonyms of A-list in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «A-list» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF A-LIST

Find out the translation of A-list to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of A-list from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «A-list» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

一个列表
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

A- lista
570 millions of speakers
en

English

A-list
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

एक सूची
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قائمة -
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

- Список
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

A- lista
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

একটি তালিকা
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

A- liste
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Senarai
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

A- Liste
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

リスト
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

A- 목록
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

A-list
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Một danh sách
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

ஒரு பட்டியல்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

यादी
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

Bir liste
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

A- list
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

- Lista
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

-Список
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

O listă -
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

A-list
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

A- lys
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

A - lista
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

A- liste
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of A-list

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «A-LIST»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about A-list

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9 QUOTES WITH «A-LIST»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word A-list.
1
Adam Braun
A major celebrity is a major brand, and major brands pick very critically what other brands they're going to associate with. So an A-list celebrity usually picks an A-list brand.
2
Oona Chaplin
My mother doesn't have much of a social life with other A-list people. Which in a way I'm very grateful for, because if I do make something of my career I will be able to say it wasn't because I was a Chaplin.
3
Kathy Griffin
I also don't have a desire to be on the A-list. I feel more people can relate to the D-list than the A-list.
4
Wiz Khalifa
I don't consider myself an A-list celebrity or a big dog, but every time I meet somebody, even rappers who've been in the game for years... they're like, 'Man, I'm trying to get on your level.'
5
Joshua Leonard
Sony could have $50 million and a sound stage and A-list actors and never make the same film. The constraints on this film became the essence of this film, became the power of this film.
6
Martine McCutcheon
Any actress will tell you - it's really hard. If you're not an A-list Hollywood movie star, if you're in the middle, there are people who assume you wouldn't do certain things without even asking you, when actually you probably would. And there are people who always think you are busy doing something else.
7
Kevin Pietersen
I hate these reality TV shows where people walk off Big Brother and think they're A-list celebrities when they've done nothing in their lives, it really does my head in.
8
Christian Siriano
There are a ton of A-list stars I'd love to dress - fashionistas like Keira Knightley and Scarlett Johansson. Also, Cate Blanchett would be fun and fabulous. My picks vary by the day and how I'm feeling. But, as a new, young designer, I'm open to working with everyone!
9
Peter York
In the 1940s, cigarettes would be shown in classy situations, endorsed by celebrities - real A-list Hollywood stars in America - the ads would make claims about tobacco quality or manufacturing science and, bizarrely, some brands had what almost amounted to health claims.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «A-LIST»

Discover the use of A-list in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to A-list and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The A List: The National Society of Film Critics' 100 ...
Here is a book that is definitely ready for its close-up.
Jay Carr, 2008
2
The A-List: A Novel
The fast times of Beverly Hill's most beautiful and glamorous people drive the page-turning action of this juicy new novel.
Zoey Dean, 2008
3
The A-List #7: American Beauty: An A-List Novel
It's graduation time for the A-List crew.
Zoey Dean, 2008
4
The A-List #8: Heart of Glass: An A-List Novel
The New York Times bestselling series about the scandalous lives of rich and famous teens in Beverly Hills, California.
Zoey Dean, 2008
5
A List of the Early Settlers of Georgia
" Footnotes give additional information concerning many of the people listed. This volume was published in 1949 to help scholarly research in the history of colonial of Georgia.
Coulter, Albert B. Saye, 2009
6
The A-List #10: California Dreaming: An A-List Novel
The ninth novel, Beautiful Stranger, in the New York Times bestselling series takes readers behind the scenes of the intoxicating world of Hollywood glitterati.
Zoey Dean, 2008
7
Quaker Arrivals at Philadelphia, 1682-1750: Being a List of ...
Being a list of certificates of removal received at Philadelphia monthly meeting of Friends.
Albert Cook Myers, 1902
8
The A-List: Hollywood Royalty #1
Some people are born with it. Meet the new Hollywood Royalty: Amelie, the no-so-innocent starlet; Myla and Ash, the golden couple; Jacob, the geek turned hottie; and Jojo, the outsider who'll do anything to get on the A-List.
Zoey Dean, 2009
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The A-List #2: Girls on Film: An A-List Novel
Girls on Film is the wickedly funny and risque sequel to the bestselling A-List that takes readers behind the scenes of the intoxicating world of Hollywood glitterati.
Zoey Dean, 2008
10
Georgia's Roster of the Revolution: Containing a List of the ...
This book contains approximately 9,000 names, and a vast assortment of interesting historical data pertaining to the Revolutionary War.
Lucian Lamar Knight, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «A-LIST»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term A-list is used in the context of the following news items.
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Urban Family Restaurants Take Home Awards from Dallas A-List
The 2015 Dallas A-List awards are based on more than 24,000 votes from local North Texas-area experts. Urban Rio was up against more than ... «Star Local Media, Jul 15»
2
A-List: 6 smoothies to go bananas over at The Orange Peel
There really isn't anything more refreshing than a fresh fruit smoothie on a hot summer day. Or any day, really. Here's six sensations you have ... «St George News, Jul 15»
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KCRA 3 A-List winner Ruffhaus Hot Dog Company grills up hot dogs
KCRA 3 A-List winner Ruffhaus Hot Dog Company grills up hot dogs ... WE HAVE OUR A LIST WINNERS FOR THE BEST HOTDOGS. «KCRA Sacramento, Jul 15»
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Top five biggest A-list break ups and joint statements about split
Hollywood love. It looks so glamorous, doesn't it? A pair of beautiful stars strut down the red carpet, hand-in-hand. As regular people, we look ... «USA TODAY, Jul 15»
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Oliver Stone's 'Snowden' Teaser Leaks No Footage of A-List Cast
Also a big deal: the rest of the A-list cast, which includes Shailene Woodley, Melissa Leo, Zachary Quinto, Tom Wilkinson, Rhys Ifans, Joely ... «Moviefone, Jul 15»
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A-List Insider: Nicole Scherzinger gets a new man, Bobbi Kristinas …
A-List Insider: Nicole Scherzinger gets a new man, Bobbi Kristinas family prepare to say goodbye. By admin , July 1, 2015 20:32 PM IST; + ... «International Business Times, India Edition, Jul 15»
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A-List Makeup Artists Are Hoarding This $2 Soap
Have you ever heard of Zote Soap? If you've spent time in Mexico you might have. And a group of A-list makeup artists are buzzing about it ... «Glamour, Jul 15»
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The A-List: NGV presents Andy Warhol and Ai Weiwei
The A-List: NGV presents Andy Warhol and Ai Weiwei. Print; Email. Email to a friend. Your email. Please enter a valid email. Your name. «ArtsHub, Jul 15»
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Hollywood A-list couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner announce …
LOS ANGELES - Oscar-winning actor/director Ben Affleck and his actress wife Jennifer Garner - one of Hollywood's A-list power couples ... «AsiaOne, Jun 15»
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14 A-List Couples Who Publicly Split
Breakups are best done in a private setting with quick access to an exit. But if you're a star, publicists, gossip rags, tweets, and maybe even a ... «Hip-Hop Wired, Jun 15»
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