Synonyms of cream of the crop

cream of the crop

phrase

as in best

individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class

He was certain that the judges would recognize his show rabbit as the cream of the crop.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• best
• choice
• aristocracy
• elite
• flower
• upper crust
• society
• top
• quality
• elect
• royalty
• fat
• establishment
• pride
• prime
• pink
• crème de la crème
• cream
• priesthood
• Hall of Fame
• corps d'elite
• upper class
• A-list
• top drawer
• illuminati
• pick
• nobility
• gentry
• caviar
• caviare
• who's who

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• millions
• rank and file
• multitude
• masses
• herd
• mob
• unwashed
• commoners
• hoi polloi