the crème de la crème
noun phrase
: the very best people or things in a group
These actors are the crème de la crème of American theater.
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Colombian emeralds, of course, remain the crème de la crème of their kind.
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
Check out our roundup of the crème de la crème from J.Crew, Ralph Lauren, Victoria's Secret, and Lululemon.
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Retinoids are often considered the crème de la crème of topical skin care by dermatologists, estheticians, and skin care enthusiasts alike—and for good reason.
—Rio Viera-Newton, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
France recently voted in favor of a new wealth tax, affecting the crème de la crème of the country.
—Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 30 Oct. 2024
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
Check out our roundup of the crème de la crème from J.Crew, Ralph Lauren, Victoria's Secret, and Lululemon.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
Retinoids are often considered the crème de la crème of topical skin care by dermatologists, estheticians, and skin care enthusiasts alike—and for good reason.
—Rio Viera-Newton, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
France recently voted in favor of a new wealth tax, affecting the crème de la crème of the country.
—Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 30 Oct. 2024
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“The crème de la crème.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20cr%C3%A8me%20de%20la%20cr%C3%A8me. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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