Definitions

A list

NOUN

upper class

Synonyms

WEAK

aristocracy beau monde beautiful people cream of society crème de la crème cultured class elite haut monde high life high society in-group jet set privileged class smart set society the Four Hundred the privileged upper crust upper echelon

Example Sentences

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Verhoeven is an A-list fixture in his home country, and recently wrapped filming on Road House 2 alongside Jake Gyllenhaal.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The pair helms one of the many shows on The Ringer podcast network, known for its roster of A-list celebrity hosts and sports and culture commentators that recently moved into Spotify’s newest podcasting studios.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

“Subway Takes” is a social media program where he asks New York City commuters—comedians, civilians, A-list celebrities—to share their most firmly held opinions while riding in an active train car.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The Met Gala turned New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art into the world's most glamorous red carpet, with A-list actors, musicians, athletes, artists and designers coming together for charity -- and offering their best looks.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

“May this movie be the ticket to your Ivy League futures. You’re all A-list in my eyes.”

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon