the upper crust
noun
informal
: the highest social class or group : upper class
the upper crust of American society
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The Nuggets’ run as part of the upper crust in the Western Conference.
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Plainly that’s not coming from average Americans, but from the upper crust.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Some of the upper crust begged to differ.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
The fan-favorite Shondaland series, from executive producers Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers, explores what happens when a member of the upper crust falls in love with a maid.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Firmly among the upper crust of women’s basketball.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 19 Jan. 2026
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is the upper crust of Disneyland Resort hotels, featuring a stunning pool and rooms that overlook Disney California Adventure park and the Downtown Disney District.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Jan. 2026
Chris Evans is as good as he's ever been as rebel leader Curtis, but Tilda Swinton steals the show as a toothy, grotesque spokesman for the upper crust.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Jan. 2026
The Crimson Tide is the upper crust with its number of wins and national titles.
—Erick Smith, USA Today, 29 Dec. 2025
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Plainly that’s not coming from average Americans, but from the upper crust.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Some of the upper crust begged to differ.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
The fan-favorite Shondaland series, from executive producers Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers, explores what happens when a member of the upper crust falls in love with a maid.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Firmly among the upper crust of women’s basketball.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 19 Jan. 2026
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is the upper crust of Disneyland Resort hotels, featuring a stunning pool and rooms that overlook Disney California Adventure park and the Downtown Disney District.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Jan. 2026
Chris Evans is as good as he's ever been as rebel leader Curtis, but Tilda Swinton steals the show as a toothy, grotesque spokesman for the upper crust.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Jan. 2026
The Crimson Tide is the upper crust with its number of wins and national titles.
—Erick Smith, USA Today, 29 Dec. 2025
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“The upper crust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20upper%20crust. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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