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 destroys
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 bombs
to defeat by a large margin
the novice player was creamed in her first tennis tournament
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Recent Examples of creams
Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Additionally, some companies make prescription-strength arousal creams.
—Sam Manzella, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
Play with Texture By sticking to a cohesive palette of creams and midtone white oaks in this living room, designer Maureen Ursino put the focus on texture.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Their high-quality creams have become a reason to set up a nightly routine.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Some brand hawking anti-cellulite and anti-aging creams wants to get away from the negativity associated with its product and empower women.
—Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
There are recommendations against utilizing topical creams and products with the ingredient for those expanding their families here in the United States as well.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Prior to that, the castle had a more classical look, with creams and grays and blue accents that were more subdued than the current shades in use.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Diapering Diapering essentials include everything from disposable diapers to rash creams and wipes, helping parents keep their baby clean and comfortable.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
Rooms and Suites The Langham offers 380 rooms and suites that shift from understated guest rooms in creams and soft greys to sprawling residences large enough to house a family.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Additionally, some companies make prescription-strength arousal creams.
—Sam Manzella, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
Play with Texture By sticking to a cohesive palette of creams and midtone white oaks in this living room, designer Maureen Ursino put the focus on texture.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Their high-quality creams have become a reason to set up a nightly routine.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Some brand hawking anti-cellulite and anti-aging creams wants to get away from the negativity associated with its product and empower women.
—Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
There are recommendations against utilizing topical creams and products with the ingredient for those expanding their families here in the United States as well.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Prior to that, the castle had a more classical look, with creams and grays and blue accents that were more subdued than the current shades in use.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Diapering Diapering essentials include everything from disposable diapers to rash creams and wipes, helping parents keep their baby clean and comfortable.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creams
Noun
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The first-time All-Star would have career bests in ERA, WHIP (0.97) and ERA+ (131) if the season ended today.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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Two editors selected it as the overall best.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Liposuction surgically removes fat cells, while cryolipolysis freezes and destroys them.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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But the loving couple’s equilibrium hits a major bump when a freak coastal storm destroys Theo’s new building before its inauguration and viral videos compound his humiliation.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Remind them their worth is non-negotiable When your child fails — gets cut from the team, bombs a test — remind them their value isn't up for debate.—
Jennifer Breheny Wallace,
CNBC,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After a long, hot summer of pale pinks and butter yellows, nail trends will likely be the first aesthetic to cool down and transition to darker, moodier bases comprised of midnight blue and red wine hues.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Auroras typically appear in a range of colors, including greens, pinks and reds, often featuring several shades of these colors.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Athens, Greece Athens glows beneath Mediterranean light, where marble ruins rise from its timeworn hillsides—from the world-famous Parthenon to the Temple of Hephaestus.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Egyptian officials shared one photo of the site, showing the mudbrick ruins of the settlement.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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To accomplish this, Barton turned to the fundamental dance technique of spotting, where the dancer finds a focal point in front of them and whips their head around to hold that focus spot and keep themself centered.—
Oliver Sava,
Vulture,
28 Aug. 2025
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Wind whips both the sound waves and temperatures around, so bring a blanket even if it’s not forecast to rain or hail.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The sequencer pastes together the strings and the quality scores, along with some other metadata, read by read, to form what is called a FASTQ file.—
Dmitri Pavlichin,
IEEE Spectrum,
22 Aug. 2018
Noun
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Aristocracy, the rule of elites relevant in his day—when less than five percent of the population could vote for Members of Parliament—was obviously antithetical to democracy.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Sep. 2025
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But Trump’s attendance at the marquee event contrasts with the usual guest list of the popular New York tournament, which this year has seen an overwhelming majority of Hollywood elites flock to the stands.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Creams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creams. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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