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.

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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 But the crème de la crème of the program is the Drone as a First Responder or DFR. Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025 Traveling thousands of miles every month, flight attendants require the crème de la crème of luggage. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025 Besides being beautiful to display, copper pans are often considered the crème de la crème for home cooks. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 6 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for the crème de la crème

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“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 9 Sep. 2025.

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