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: a compilation of brief biographical sketches of prominent persons in a particular field
a who's who of sports figures
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: the leaders of a group : elite
3
: a listing or grouping of notable persons or things
who's who
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: the identity of or the noteworthy facts about each of a number of persons
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Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
For 2026, the organization worked with its Los Angeles shelter partner, The Lovejoy Foundation, to have rescue animals attend the Astra Awards and mingle with the who's who of Hollywood.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Trump will host a dinner for the Saudi leader on Tuesday night with a who's who of guests.
—Mariam Khan, ABC News, 18 Nov. 2025
With recent firings in college football, a who's who of the biggest names in coaching have appeared in speculation for head coaching vacancies.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
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Noun
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
For 2026, the organization worked with its Los Angeles shelter partner, The Lovejoy Foundation, to have rescue animals attend the Astra Awards and mingle with the who's who of Hollywood.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Trump will host a dinner for the Saudi leader on Tuesday night with a who's who of guests.
—Mariam Khan, ABC News, 18 Nov. 2025
With recent firings in college football, a who's who of the biggest names in coaching have appeared in speculation for head coaching vacancies.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Who's who.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/who%27s%20who. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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