the crème de la crème
noun phrase
: the very best people or things in a group
These actors are the crème de la crème of American theater.
Examples of the crème de la crème in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Of all the materials AD commerce director Rachel Fletcher has tested—percale, Supima cotton, and linen—the Boll & Branch signature sateen sheets are the crème de la crème of bedding.
—
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2025
Emblematic of second-wave feminism, the series earned consistent positive critical and awards appraisal, earning 29 Emmys throughout its seven-season run and cementing itself as among the crème de la crème of TV offerings then and now.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2025
But those who did had to watch him tonight, as the famously milquetoast comedian hosted the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, where the crème de la crème of post-prestige television duked it out for a couple shelves’ worth of trophies.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
With a 55-hour power reserve, powered by the CH 29-535 PS Q movement, this six-figure piece is the crème de la crème.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the crème de la crème
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2025
Emblematic of second-wave feminism, the series earned consistent positive critical and awards appraisal, earning 29 Emmys throughout its seven-season run and cementing itself as among the crème de la crème of TV offerings then and now.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2025
But those who did had to watch him tonight, as the famously milquetoast comedian hosted the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, where the crème de la crème of post-prestige television duked it out for a couple shelves’ worth of trophies.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
With a 55-hour power reserve, powered by the CH 29-535 PS Q movement, this six-figure piece is the crème de la crème.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the crème de la crème
Cite this Entry
“The crème de la crème.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20cr%C3%A8me%20de%20la%20cr%C3%A8me. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share