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individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
a list of titles that represents the crème de la crème of the multitude of books published over the past year
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Recent Examples of crème de la crème
CalArts has always been there and is still the creme de la creme.
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Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Paris is a hotel city—there's no shortage of good ones—but the Hotel George V is the creme de la creme.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2025
Definitely the creme de la creme, for sure.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Every year, the world’s leading rum experts gather to taste through the creme de la creme of the rum world.
—Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The creme de la creme of the X7 range, aka the Alpina XB7, will do the sprint to 60 in under four seconds, has more buttery soft leather in its interior than a Bottega Veneta factory, and a body kit that makes the already pretty X7 look just as mean as anything.
—Kyle Hyatt, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
The brand’s debut property in the Mexican Caribbean has received high praise in its first year, establishing itself as the creme de la creme of Tulum stays.
—Dania Lucero Ortiz, Town & Country, 30 Aug. 2023
Netflix’s Love Is Blind, the creme de la creme of TV dating shows, is back for a big fourth season.
—Women's Health, 24 Mar. 2023
Kiara Sky is one of the nail world's creme de la creme brands.
—Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 22 Dec. 2022
Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Paris is a hotel city—there's no shortage of good ones—but the Hotel George V is the creme de la creme.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2025
Definitely the creme de la creme, for sure.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Every year, the world’s leading rum experts gather to taste through the creme de la creme of the rum world.
—Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The creme de la creme of the X7 range, aka the Alpina XB7, will do the sprint to 60 in under four seconds, has more buttery soft leather in its interior than a Bottega Veneta factory, and a body kit that makes the already pretty X7 look just as mean as anything.
—Kyle Hyatt, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
The brand’s debut property in the Mexican Caribbean has received high praise in its first year, establishing itself as the creme de la creme of Tulum stays.
—Dania Lucero Ortiz, Town & Country, 30 Aug. 2023
Netflix’s Love Is Blind, the creme de la creme of TV dating shows, is back for a big fourth season.
—Women's Health, 24 Mar. 2023
Kiara Sky is one of the nail world's creme de la creme brands.
—Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 22 Dec. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crème de la crème
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Nahshon Wright, Chicago Wright, 27, is a five-year veteran who made the Pro Bowl last season after having career bests in starts (16), interceptions (five, one returned for a touchdown), passes defended (11) and tackles (80).—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Foegele, 29, had the best season of his career in his first year as a King, with personal bests in goals, assists, points and plus-minus rating.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Besides, he’s already got a first name that sounds like a last name, signifying the American upper crust.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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But Denver was not returning to the NFL’s upper crust as a family business.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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In the context of the song, though, the ability to withstand suffering takes on a kind of nobility—not as a good in itself but as a sign of perseverance.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
2 Mar. 2026
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The most recent season featured Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) falling for maid and illegitimate child of nobility Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha) over the course of eight very Cinderella-esque episodes.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
27 Feb. 2026
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Atrani In Positano’s quieter Fornillo area, this three-bedroom villa includes multiple terraces and garden spaces for dining, lounging, and sunset BBQs—and is a smart choice for those traveling with a larger group.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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March 21 – April 19 Day-to-day choices pack surprising potential for peace.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Brick villas arranged in clusters have rooms in browns and creams; most come with balconies facing the Red Sea.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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Coffee made without cream or sugar may raise blood sugar levels due to its caffeine content.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2026
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Skipping Surface Preparation The quality and longevity of a tile installation often depend on the quality and thoroughness of surface preparation.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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When choosing a color palette, consider tones found in a meadow or a wildflower garden—plumy pinks, sage, cream, and pastel or ochre yellows.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2026
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The colors of these cottagey flowers range from brilliant magentas to cotton-candy pinks to fluffy whites.—
Michelle Darrisaw,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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Listen to the full episode to hear Misti get into the real solutions being researched right now, including ritualistic atomic priesthood, songs, and stories.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
25 Feb. 2026
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Pope Leo sought reconciliation through dialogue and exceptions to restrictions on traditional worship, but the group says his response doesn’t address their priesthood succession concerns.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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