as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
the school accepts only the cream of the world's young violinists
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as in to destroy
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
the head-on collision creamed the brand-new car in an instant
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as in to whip
to defeat by a large margin
the novice player was creamed in her first tennis tournament
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Recent Examples of cream
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 July 2025
Lotions or creams work better than gels and sprays, and look for sunscreens with zinc or titanium dioxide for the best protection.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2025
Key ingredients: avocado oil, shea butter, orange peel wax | Shades: 3 | Finish: shimmery
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What are the benefits of using a highlighter stick?
Highlighter sticks are almost always cream formulas—which boast myriad benefits.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 30 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The red and white checkered patterned was reminiscent of the color scheme from one of Wimbledon’s most popular treats — strawberries and cream.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 July 2025
Lotions or creams work better than gels and sprays, and look for sunscreens with zinc or titanium dioxide for the best protection.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Verb
My picks on that day were black-eyed peas, cornbread, a pork chop, and creamed corn was nestled right next to my macaroni and cheese.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2025
Key ingredients: avocado oil, shea butter, orange peel wax | Shades: 3 | Finish: shimmery
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of using a highlighter stick?
Highlighter sticks are almost always cream formulas—which boast myriad benefits.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cream
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cream
Noun
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In just 30 games, averaged 12.9 points and 4.9 rebounds on 36% shooting from 3-point range, all marks that were personal bests.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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Both sums are weekly bests for Lake, who co-authored each song on the LP.—
Jim Asker,
Billboard,
25 June 2025
Verb
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In September 2024, the same month as the pager attack and assassination of Hezbollah’s leader, Israel launched the most extensive campaign of airstrikes in the air force’s history hitherto, destroying much of Hezbollah’s strategic surface-to-surface missile stockpiles.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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As rumors swirl and her life collapses, Eva faces a choice: protect herself or expose Amir’s secret and risk destroying him.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
30 June 2025
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The comet will also whip by Mars on October 2 at 18 million miles (30 million kilometers) from the red planet.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
3 July 2025
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An Italian meringue involves carefully and slowly drizzling a hot sugar syrup into egg whites while whipping them.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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A little biographical information: He was born in 1896 into the decaying Bourbon aristocracy.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
7 Apr. 2025
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Republican purists wanted a simple, technical training school that kept the costs low and, more importantly, kept the officer corps from evolving into an aristocracy.—
Ryan Shaw / Made by History,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Olivia Lloyd
July 9,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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Sophisticated travelers can savor world-class dining, from rich Hakata ramen to the most delicious gyoza, or explore modern art, castle ruins, and shops run by local artisans.—
Mark Lakin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Scheana Shay tries to skin him and make him into a fake Birkin.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
25 June 2025
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As Perez attempted to skin the cat, Rhea Ripley rose from the dead and tossed Perez into a pile of ladders.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Once the grill top gets nice and hot, use your now-clean brush to make one more pass across the grates.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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Yet many men, in pursuit of growth and achievement, entirely sacrifice their hobbies, passions, and relationships, only to arrive at the top with fractured lives.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Hegseth touted Caine's explanation as proof the bombs fully demolished Fordow.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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The more than 115-year-old Advocate Trinity building on the Southeast Side of Chicago, on 93rd Street, will continue to serve patients until the new hospital is ready, at which point it will be demolished.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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“Cream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cream. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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