UPPER CRUSTS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

upper crusts

noun

plural of upper crust

as in best

individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class the conference was a gathering of the upper crust of the computer programming industry

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Noun

Nichols won Best Director at the 1968 Oscars for his work, and the film is consistently named on the list of bests on the American Film Institute’s various lists.

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Nov. 2026
Lamb had 189 yards receiving on career bests of 21 targets and 17 catches.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of best

Noun

Beyond the state of Georgia, Ohio's new governor-elect Amy Acton survived more than a political attack ad exploiting her childhood abuse.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
The now 44-year-old governor-elect appealed to Iowan voters using a campaign centered on public education, affordable living, anti-corruption and bipartisanship.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of elect

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Those changes included allowing private oil companies more operational control in partnerships, as well as reforming taxes and royalties.

— Julia Simon, NPR, 11 Nov. 2026
His wealth includes music catalogs, royalties, touring earnings, property, and an art collection.

— Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of royalties

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Hence the focus on jersey and knitwear to craft the brand’s six core product categories, which span from sweatshirts and tops to dresses and pants.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026
To prevent the seed heads from reseeding, do a preliminary light prune by trimming off the tops in fall, then cut the clumps back fully in spring.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of tops

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The team from Germany, Russia, Sweden and Switzerland said analysis of hair in the royal tomb where cannabis seeds turned up, sheds new light on the plant's role in ancient societies.

— Mary Evans, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Yet demographic change can also create opportunities, especially in societies whose institutions can adapt and that can make the right technological investments.

— Daron Acemoglu, Time, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of societies

Noun

Tuesday’s show of appreciation reinforced the importance of civility and respect for public institutions in America — qualities too often lacking in the public square these days.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026
But reflecting on my time on both sides of the table, four qualities stand out to me.

— Mary Minno, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026

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