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
Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
Chalky or greasy creams were unacceptable.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2026
In 2013, my husband Dave and I hauled a beat-up, fire-engine-red suitcase overflowing with sheet masks, toners, snail creams, and pimple patches to the Hester Street Fair, a weekend market in the Lower East Side.
—Charlotte Cho, Allure, 3 Jan. 2026
Our editors broke down the best co-washes for healthier curls and the hyaluronic acid serums and creams that keep skin hydrated through winter.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
From deliciously smelling balms to wrinkle-defying night creams, there should be something for every mitt below.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2025
Unlike lotions and creams that deliver water to the skin, body oils work by locking in moisture and strengthening the skin barrier, which can be particularly helpful during colder months.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2025
Towards the end of the clip, the family got all dressed up in whites, creams and blues for a group photo and managed to pose for a group photo — despite the Florida rain.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
From dry sprays to style sealers like serums, lotions, creams and oils, these are the final products applied to the hair before and after applying heat.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
For an instant glass-like glow, bouncy hydration, and firmer skin over time, shop the Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream at Amazon for $15 and more collagen creams, below.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
Chalky or greasy creams were unacceptable.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2026
In 2013, my husband Dave and I hauled a beat-up, fire-engine-red suitcase overflowing with sheet masks, toners, snail creams, and pimple patches to the Hester Street Fair, a weekend market in the Lower East Side.
—Charlotte Cho, Allure, 3 Jan. 2026
Our editors broke down the best co-washes for healthier curls and the hyaluronic acid serums and creams that keep skin hydrated through winter.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
From deliciously smelling balms to wrinkle-defying night creams, there should be something for every mitt below.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2025
Unlike lotions and creams that deliver water to the skin, body oils work by locking in moisture and strengthening the skin barrier, which can be particularly helpful during colder months.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2025
Towards the end of the clip, the family got all dressed up in whites, creams and blues for a group photo and managed to pose for a group photo — despite the Florida rain.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
From dry sprays to style sealers like serums, lotions, creams and oils, these are the final products applied to the hair before and after applying heat.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creams
Noun
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The 7-footer has been great for San Antonio after signing a four-year, $41 million contract this past summer, averaging personal bests in points, rebounds, assists and blocks per game.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Cameron Boozer had 17 points and season-bests in assists with nine and steals with four for Duke (13-1, 2-0).—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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One such affliction is Tay-Sachs, a disease that disproportionately affects people of Ashkenazi descent and destroys brain and spinal nerve cells.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Nov. 2025
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The movie follows a similar arc, with an additional subplot in which the creature destroys the city while under the influence of a powerful demon.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ukraine bombs Russian energy infrastructure to defend civilians and destroy the Kremlin war machine.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Oct. 2025
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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
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Warmer pinks are said to increase energy and motivation, while pastels (like Foxglove C2-512, a sorbet shade that leans towards a rosy peach) bring a relaxing feel to a space.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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Soft pinks work, but bubblegum shades—and bold reds—are too intense for bedrooms.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Following the adventures of the titular sheep, the franchise’s latest takes place at Mossy Bottom Farm on Halloween Eve, watching as excitement turns to dismay when the clumsy Farmer ruins the pumpkin patch.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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In fact, some of the greatest novels are about how reading ruins lives—starting with the book often considered the first modern novel, Don Quixote.—
Adam Kirsch,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Or whips around his defender in a bold pirouette.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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Marty whips off his sport coat and throws it in the crowd.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Dec. 2025
Verb
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If the city demolishes the building, the costs will be assessed to the property owner.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
30 Sep. 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
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“Creams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creams. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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