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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Those with seals of acceptance or approval granted by the American Podiatric Medical Association are the crème de la crème of walking shoes—and Skechers has the most APMA seals of any shoe brand.
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Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
In the cake world, this is the crème de la crème of all baker triumphs.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
The Vanden Plas Jags were meant to be the crème de la crème, competing with the best versions of the BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and Audi A8.
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Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
25 May 2026
The furniture sales are the crème de la crème of this Memorial Day sale.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2026
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Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
In the cake world, this is the crème de la crème of all baker triumphs.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
The Vanden Plas Jags were meant to be the crème de la crème, competing with the best versions of the BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and Audi A8.
—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
25 May 2026
The furniture sales are the crème de la crème of this Memorial Day sale.
—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2026
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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 30 Jun. 2026.
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