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who's whos

noun

plural of who's who
as in upper classes

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  1. elect
  2. royalties
  3. pinks
  4. elites
  5. creams
  6. flowers
  7. fat
  8. primes
Noun
  • The first meeting was in November of last year at the White House, when Mamdani was mayor elect, and the second was in February, also at the White House.
    — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The governor-elect faced a fight over removing Nick Balletto, who had initially been dismissive of Lamont as a candidate, as the Democratic state chair.
    — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of elect
Noun
  • Not just real estate, but dividends from equity holdings, stakes in private businesses, royalties or other income-producing assets.
    — Srinivasulu Mupparaju, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Both Bonhams and the Deans hope this initiative is the first step in wider adoption of resale royalties for visual artists.
    — Julie Brener Davich, ARTnews.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of royalties
Noun
  • While exploring the property, guests may even spot the rose named in her honor—a fragrant hybrid tea with more than 100 petals in soft pinks and apricots.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026
  • There are about 100 opaque, sheer, and special-effect shades (like pearlescent and metallic) to choose from, including pinks from sheer to neon, mauves, cherry red, and fun colors (navy, emerald, lavender) based on Olive & June’s best sellers.
    — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of pinks
Noun
  • If Babcock finds two shutdown wingers to run with Dickinson, fans in Edmonton could see the emergence of an old-fashioned checking line that plays against elites.
    — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Arguably, most Russian elites have not obeyed the Kremlin out of deep loyalty or ideological alignment throughout Putin’s long reign.
    — MICHAEL KIMMAGE, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of elites
Noun
  • Shop your favorite category or keep scrolling for the year's very best face creams, cleansers, and serums.
    — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Everything from makeup to creams to hair care can be packed in these versatile containers.
    — Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of creams
Noun
  • Quilling involves rolling, shaping and gluing thin strips of paper to create flowers, monograms and other designs.
    — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • All of the tools and materials needed to complete the class were provided, including flowers and foliage, chicken wire, floral foam, waterproof tape, vessels, and floral cutters.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of flowers
Noun
  • Key Takeaways Pairing turmeric with black pepper or fat-containing fish oil may help the body absorb more curcumin, turmeric’s active compound.
    — Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026
  • My current favorite combo is sausage and broccoli rabe; the fat from the sausage sizzles the pasta while the broccoli rabe adds a peppery bite.
    — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of fat
Noun
  • Even World Cup debutants like Balogun and Chris Richards could be past their primes — which for many players in the modern era is age 24-27 — by 2030.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • So much of the spaceflight community in Europe has been concerned with either the large aerospace primes seeking government handouts to protect their turf or small launch startups.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of primes
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