four-star

Highly rated designation

Four-star describes the second-highest rank in military service, just below five-star: a four-star general.

In rating systems, four stars out of five indicates excellence without perfection: a four-star hotel, a four-star review.

The term suggests high quality or prestige: four-star dining, four-star accommodations.

military

general

Widespread, not specialized

commander · brass · Pentagon · officer · decorated · distinguished · high-ranking · flag officer · senior officer · command

excellence

superior

Higher in rank

top-notch · high-quality · prestigious · renowned · acclaimed · distinguished · elite · premier · exemplary · world-class

hotel

suite

Connected hotel rooms

bellhop · reservation · lobby · housekeeping · en-suite · buffet · reception · doorman · porter · valet

rating

reviews

Published critical assessments

ranking · classification · standards · ratings · appraisal · scoring · Michelin · Yelp · restaurant review · travel guide

Categories
Opposites
quality/luxury rating

four-starone-star

Worst rating given

budget · low-end · economy · basic · bare-bones

military rank

four-starprivate

Restricted to certain parties

one-star · enlisted · non-commissioned · junior officer · recruit

critical assessment

four-starone-star

Worst rating given

panned · bombed · thumbs-down

Family

four, star, fours, stars, starred, starring, starry, stardom, starlet

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G