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
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
What these creams and serums can do, however, is improve skin hydration, which temporarily improves texture, tone, and the appearance of fine lines.
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Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
Smith, who sells organic hair oil, lip balms, eczema creams and other products, prides herself on using all-natural ingredients and maintaining affordable prices.
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Sophia Buonpane,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
Shop this transformative mask and check out some of my other favorite overnight creams from Amazon below, starting at just $15.
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Erika Reals,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
So basically, ingesting it (rather than relying on collagen-boosting skin creams) is going to give you superior results.
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Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
In addition to being naturally produced in the body, Messer says GHK-Cu is commonly found in topical skincare products such as creams, serums and eye treatments marketed for anti-aging benefits.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
Pair Offbeat Green with earth tones like browns and creams or brighter hues like terracotta to enhance its vibrancy and create a fresh, unique look.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
From scented shampoos festooned with exotic oils to anti-aging creams and blemish-removers, those who can afford them seem to have a bottomless appetite for new products.
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David Faris,
TheWeek,
12 June 2026
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
But mosquitoes are also repelled by bug sprays, creams, or wipes with strong scents, many of which are derived from common plants in the garden.
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
What these creams and serums can do, however, is improve skin hydration, which temporarily improves texture, tone, and the appearance of fine lines.
—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
Smith, who sells organic hair oil, lip balms, eczema creams and other products, prides herself on using all-natural ingredients and maintaining affordable prices.
—
Sophia Buonpane,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
Shop this transformative mask and check out some of my other favorite overnight creams from Amazon below, starting at just $15.
—
Erika Reals,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
So basically, ingesting it (rather than relying on collagen-boosting skin creams) is going to give you superior results.
—
Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
In addition to being naturally produced in the body, Messer says GHK-Cu is commonly found in topical skincare products such as creams, serums and eye treatments marketed for anti-aging benefits.
—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
Pair Offbeat Green with earth tones like browns and creams or brighter hues like terracotta to enhance its vibrancy and create a fresh, unique look.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
From scented shampoos festooned with exotic oils to anti-aging creams and blemish-removers, those who can afford them seem to have a bottomless appetite for new products.
—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
12 June 2026
Verb
Plus, similar tinted, brightening eye creams below.
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creams
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The most productive game of his career came in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, with personal bests of 157 yards and two touchdowns on eight receptions.
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In all, Enhanced said there were 14 personal bests set by 12 athletes, all of them swimmers and weightlifters.
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Arrrives, destroys Femi and hands Main Event Jey the crown.
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University of Idaho students and faculty have already been involved in research using AI to improve worker safety and to understand more about ALS, a neurological disorder that destroys nerve cells.
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The campus is eerily silent, even as Israel attacks Lebanon and the United States bombs Iran.
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The United States bombs Iran's nuclear facilities days later.
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Celebrity nail artists say nude polishes can range from sheer pinks and milky whites to beige, tan, brown, and mauve tones.
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Pick up a few shades, from barely-there neutrals or bold reds and pinks.
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Nothing ruins the start of a weekend away faster than wrestling with an overstuffed bag.
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Again, don't wring the suit, which ruins the shape.
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The vessel bends, blocks, and whips the wind into complex micro-currents before the air ever hits the sails.
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In the fourth minute, Meschack Elia whips a ball across the box to Bakambu, eight yards from goal.
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Studies have found that newspaper op-eds can change the minds of the general public and that messages from political elites can measurably shift public opinion.
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Well over 90 percent of the Africans captured in Africa and shipped across the Atlantic were captured by African merchants and African elites.
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An $8,000 Ryvid Anthem or a $10,000 Maeving RM1S will deliver broadly similar urban usability, while the $12,500 Zero FXE absolutely demolishes it on power-per-dollar.
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The latest filing demolishes the timeworn claim that DOGE was infiltrated into Social Security in order to responsibly ferret out fraud and overspending.
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“Creams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creams. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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