How to Use five-star in a Sentence

five-star

adjective
  • My third five-star review in less than a year’s time.
    — Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Yessiree, that’s a five-star schadenfreude feast.
    — Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Even a five-star prospect doesn't always play right away though.
    — Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Let’s do a slow clap for the first five-star episode of the season!
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 8 June 2026
  • Some were five-star prospects with their pick of any school in the country.
    — Grace Raynor, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Now other five-star resorts are their best friend.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Since then, the number of five-star hotels has tripled.
    — Colleen Barry, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
  • It's been a rough first half for the former five-star recruit.
    — Chase Goodbread, The Tuscaloosa News, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The five-star reviews on this recipe also come with some great ideas.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Which, by the way, had five-star bedding along with scenic views and a very deep tub.
    — Brienne Walsh, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Only eight weren’t four- or five-star recruits out of high school.
    — Manny Navarro, New York Times, 1 June 2026
  • Let the five-star reviews speak for themselves, y'all!
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
  • And don’t just take our word for it, as their linens have been used in many a five-star hotel.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Chicken and corn chowder is stick-to-your-bones good and a five-star recipe.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
  • There are more than 3,600 five-star reviews.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Dig past the five-star reviews to find the real story.
    — Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Treat your feet to a five-star vacation of their own this season.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026
  • The home could double as a five-star luxury lodge.
    — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • This five-star shrimp pasta is a favorite for more than one reason.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
  • Leave us a five-star review on your streaming platform of choice.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 10 June 2026
  • Then the scammer leaves a five-star review to boost their ratings.
    — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 14 May 2023
  • The five-star reviews are reason enough to try this extra cheesy recipe.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
  • The five-star reviews are reason enough to try this extra cheesy recipe.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
  • In fact, 75 percent of users give it a full five-star review.
    — Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2023
  • There’s five-star food everywhere.
    — Patrick McEnroe, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
  • But nothing came smoothly the five-star freshman last week.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
  • For owners, life at Pendry comes with all the perks of five-star living.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
  • There were also five-star restaurants that offered world-class food.
    — Jasmine Purdie, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
  • More than 70% of shoppers give the mask a full, five-star review.
    — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Off-the-radar bliss doesn’t always translate to a five-star resort.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2023

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