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individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
a list of titles that represents the crème de la crème of the multitude of books published over the past year
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Recent Examples of crème de la crème
Definitely the creme de la creme, for sure.
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Every year, the world’s leading rum experts gather to taste through the creme de la creme of the rum world.
—Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Every year, the world’s leading rum experts gather to taste through the creme de la creme of the rum world.
—Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The creme de la creme of the X7 range, aka the Alpina XB7, will do the sprint to 60 in under four seconds, has more buttery soft leather in its interior than a Bottega Veneta factory, and a body kit that makes the already pretty X7 look just as mean as anything.
—Kyle Hyatt, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
The brand’s debut property in the Mexican Caribbean has received high praise in its first year, establishing itself as the creme de la creme of Tulum stays.
—Dania Lucero Ortiz, Town & Country, 30 Aug. 2023
Netflix’s Love Is Blind, the creme de la creme of TV dating shows, is back for a big fourth season.
—Women's Health, 24 Mar. 2023
Kiara Sky is one of the nail world's creme de la creme brands.
—Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 22 Dec. 2022
Finally, the creme de la creme provides $150 in free bets if your first moneyline pick is a winner, which can be placed on any World Cup game.
—Gary Pearson | Catena Media, oregonlive, 6 Dec. 2022
William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Every year, the world’s leading rum experts gather to taste through the creme de la creme of the rum world.
—Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Every year, the world’s leading rum experts gather to taste through the creme de la creme of the rum world.
—Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The creme de la creme of the X7 range, aka the Alpina XB7, will do the sprint to 60 in under four seconds, has more buttery soft leather in its interior than a Bottega Veneta factory, and a body kit that makes the already pretty X7 look just as mean as anything.
—Kyle Hyatt, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
The brand’s debut property in the Mexican Caribbean has received high praise in its first year, establishing itself as the creme de la creme of Tulum stays.
—Dania Lucero Ortiz, Town & Country, 30 Aug. 2023
Netflix’s Love Is Blind, the creme de la creme of TV dating shows, is back for a big fourth season.
—Women's Health, 24 Mar. 2023
Kiara Sky is one of the nail world's creme de la creme brands.
—Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 22 Dec. 2022
Finally, the creme de la creme provides $150 in free bets if your first moneyline pick is a winner, which can be placed on any World Cup game.
—Gary Pearson | Catena Media, oregonlive, 6 Dec. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crème de la crème
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Napheesa Collier finished with 25 points and nine rebounds, Courtney Williams added 23 points and five assists, and the Lynx had season bests in points, rebounds and free throws in dominating Las Vegas 109-78.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
26 July 2025
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers franchise quarterback is coming off the best year of his career, which began with a life-changing contract, continued with the birth of his first daughter and wrapped with personal bests of a 10-7 record, 4,500 passing yards and 41 touchdowns.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Even with the other guys' admonitions not to, under any circumstances, be themselves, Dee and Charlie's improbable success in charming these scions of the Philly upper crust had the guys — and us — both baffled and anxiously awaiting an ugly twist.—
Dennis Perkins,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
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In 2024, the floor to be part of America's upper crust — the top 1% of earners — was $787,700, according to a recent analysis of IRS data from financial technology company SmartAsset.—
Hadley Hitson,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Jan. 2025
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Patton believes that people sometimes make choices out of a fear of being alone instead of waiting for the person they are meant to be with.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The meal comes in a collectible tin with fries, a new shake and the choice of McNuggets or Quarter Pounder with Cheese.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Another constitutional clause that was removed from the Library of Congress' website included a line that bars Congress from offering Americans titles of nobility — a limitation that sought to safeguard the United States government from being influenced by European monarchies.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Robert is a marquis, inheritor of an ancient title of nobility, who nonetheless has German Jewish ancestry, something that attracts the attention of other characters.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 July 2025
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In the snapshot, Kate wore a cream cowboy hat that complemented Rani's turquoise one with a pink ribbon.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Coca-Cola introduced an orange cream flavor back in January, and Dr Pepper dropped a blackberry flavor into its permanent lineup earlier this year.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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The theme relies on bold texture and color combinations give apparel heirloom qualities.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Aug. 2025
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Many of today’s manufacturers are still dealing with fragmented systems, varying machine capabilities and misaligned data quality.—
Bill Rokos,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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What makes this collab even more of a match made in heaven is that both share a love for the color pink.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
7 Aug. 2025
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To complement the bright pink of the dress, Clooney wore gold accessories, including metallic high-heel sandals and pearl drop earrings.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
7 Aug. 2025
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Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Francis joined the Catholic priesthood at 18 and rose up the ranks of the Argentine clergy.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
15 July 2025
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Back in the 1980s, Nicanor Palacios was an altar boy with Leo during his early priesthood in nearby Piura, and traveled the area with him for services.—
Caitlin Stephen Hu,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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“Crème de la crème.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cr%C3%A8me%20de%20la%20cr%C3%A8me. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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