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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upper crusts
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Winning gold in 1998 and bronze in 2006 was no fluke; the Czechs were right there in terms of roster quality with the best-of-the-best.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026 -
There were old ladies’ sequin dresses and their Sunday best.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
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And, unlike high-yield savings accounts, those rates are fixed and will remain the same until the account matures or until the saver elects to open the account prematurely.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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In the meantime, the longtime advocate for lower interest rates is expected to dissent on Wednesday when the Fed likely elects to hold monetary policy steady.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Much of it is guilt by association — on the grounds, if nothing else, that elites should have known better than to associate with such a man.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Presidents, billionaires, royalty, intelligence officials and cultural elites appear in records tied to Epstein’s world.—
Kaitlyn Buss,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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So, OpenAI offering a drug company free AI in exchange for a percentage of drug revenues is a bit like offering free Microsoft Word to Stephen King in exchange for a percentage of royalties on his next book.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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In contrast with classical standards once popular in figure skating, like Swan Lake, modern pop music is largely composed by artists who are still living and earning royalties, and can bring claims for copyright infringement.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Pair them with boots, peasant tops, lightweight sweaters, and more.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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After a few minutes, open the door and wipe the inside tops, bottom, and sides down with a clean cloth.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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While the fatalities have occurred along the Central Coast and in Northern California, the phenomenon has prompted concerns and discussions among mycological societies and amateur foragers across the Golden State.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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In Islamic societies, particularly during the Ottoman Empire, the word described separate living quarters for the female members of a household, which outsiders were prohibited from accessing.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Your sweetheart might love plants but not necessarily a fan of cut flowers.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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Skeleton flowers are deciduous perennials that die back in winter and sprout from the root crown again in spring.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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But with those demands, consumers demands may surpass manufacturers’ qualities, leaving consumers searching for the perfect fit.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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The character of Mandakini required specific qualities that Rajamouli believes Chopra Jonas uniquely possesses.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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