who's who

noun

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as in upper crust

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  1. upper crust
  2. cream
  3. pink
  4. upper class
  5. elect
  6. elite
  7. priesthood
  8. flower
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  • Even outside of Law’s upper crust of prospects, the Dodgers have intriguing pieces such as right-hander Christian Zazueta who would fill in credibly as headliners for a trade.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • She’s being raised in upper crust Gilead society, tutored in a private girls’ school led by Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd) for a potential prosperous husband, specifically one in the upper ranks of the military.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 27 May 2026
Definition of upper crust
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  • The corn loaf is rich yet sweet and salty, topped with a vanilla bean mascarpone cream, salty corn caramel and a charred chunk of corn off the cob (a must-try).
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2026
  • For the New York City event, Grande pulled her new short locks back into a sleek ponytail, accessorizing with a cream ribbon bow.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of cream
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  • Red has become a fashion neutral on everything from crewnecks to sexy dresses; bubble-gum pink was the go-to color for button-ups, while chartreuse added a savory accent to knits and wovens.
    — Irene Kim, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The geological wonder combines pinks, oranges and reds to create its own natural artwork.
    — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 5 Nov. 2026
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  • The wealthy bought that wool, so anyone with a lot of wool clothing was upper class.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The Regency era was in full swing, and the upper class had assembled for the season in a pastel whirl of lace and silk, complete with calling cards and exclusive dinner parties.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of upper class
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  • 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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  • For over 50 years, college football’s elite congregated in New Haven, for the Walter Camp Football Foundation awards dinner.
    — Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 9 Nov. 2026
  • The findings also suggest that at least some members of the ancient Siberian elite consumed weed for its intoxicating effects.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of elite
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  • Parsi priesthood is hereditary, meaning all the boys here have been born into priestly families.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
  • The ability to analyze, explain, forecast, and build no longer belongs exclusively to a technical priesthood.
    — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 16 June 2026
Definition of priesthood
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  • Signature therapies incorporate local ingredients like virgin coconut oil, Caribbean sea salt scrubs, and tropical flower essences.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Crosses and flowers mark three of the lives lost after a fire Sunday morning at a southern Minnesota home.
    — Jason Rantala, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of flower
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