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1
: a compilation of brief biographical sketches of prominent persons in a particular field
a who's who of sports figures
2
: the leaders of a group : elite
3
: a listing or grouping of notable persons or things
who's who
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variant of who is who
: the identity of or the noteworthy facts about each of a number of persons
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Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
However, that doesn't mean his compositions for Rob Marshall's epic 2005 film — starring a who's who of Asia's finest acting talent, including Zhang Ziyi, Michelle Yeoh, and Ken Watanabe — aren't worth seeking out.
—Alex Galbraith, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
Also inside are soothing Centella Asiatica, which brings down inflammation, with a powerful blend of tranexamic acid, kojic acid, niacinamide, and azelaic acid (essentially a Who's Who of brightening ingredients).
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 29 Jan. 2026
Her client list reads like a who's who of A-listers, royals, and beauty insiders, all seeking skin that looks naturally radiant, not overly done.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The reception was packed with a who's who and just as the doors opened, the crowd divided like the Red Sea.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
However, that doesn't mean his compositions for Rob Marshall's epic 2005 film — starring a who's who of Asia's finest acting talent, including Zhang Ziyi, Michelle Yeoh, and Ken Watanabe — aren't worth seeking out.
—Alex Galbraith, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
Also inside are soothing Centella Asiatica, which brings down inflammation, with a powerful blend of tranexamic acid, kojic acid, niacinamide, and azelaic acid (essentially a Who's Who of brightening ingredients).
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 29 Jan. 2026
Her client list reads like a who's who of A-listers, royals, and beauty insiders, all seeking skin that looks naturally radiant, not overly done.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for who's who
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“Who's who.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/who%27s%20who. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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