often capitalized both Ws
1
: a compilation of brief biographical sketches of prominent persons in a particular field
a who's who of sports figures
2
: the leaders of a group : elite
3
: a listing or grouping of notable persons or things
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Comedian Wanda Sykes courted a who's who of A-listers during the pandemic to bring a WNBA team to Philadelphia.
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Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
In the years since, a who's who of Americana, blues country, folk, gospel and rock superstars have recorded with the now trio.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 1 Nov. 2024
The intrigue: Fifty years ago on Oct. 26, 1974, Frank Sinatra headlined the first concert at Richfield Coliseum, the northeast Ohio venue that showcased a who's who of music's elite from the mid-1970s through the mid-'90s.
—Troy Smith, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
Combs' network of high-profile politicians includes a who's who in national and local politics, including presidential candidates, members of Congress and mayors.
—Melissa Cruz, USA TODAY, 20 Sep. 2024
The Enquirer spotted a who's who of Cincinnati politics entering the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, where the event was held.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2024
It's attended by a who's who of scientists, business leaders and celebrities, from Norway's foreign minister to Google's chief sustainability officer to Prince Harry.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024
These were the who's who of the US spaceflight community, many of whom, like Gerstenmaier, had come up in the Space Shuttle Program, long before the era of commercial space.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 24 Sep. 2024
Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity, and a who's who of political and nonprofit leaders, broke ground Thursday on a modular home project in Collinwood.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 20 Sep. 2024
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Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
In the years since, a who's who of Americana, blues country, folk, gospel and rock superstars have recorded with the now trio.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 1 Nov. 2024
The intrigue: Fifty years ago on Oct. 26, 1974, Frank Sinatra headlined the first concert at Richfield Coliseum, the northeast Ohio venue that showcased a who's who of music's elite from the mid-1970s through the mid-'90s.
—Troy Smith, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
Combs' network of high-profile politicians includes a who's who in national and local politics, including presidential candidates, members of Congress and mayors.
—Melissa Cruz, USA TODAY, 20 Sep. 2024
The Enquirer spotted a who's who of Cincinnati politics entering the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, where the event was held.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2024
It's attended by a who's who of scientists, business leaders and celebrities, from Norway's foreign minister to Google's chief sustainability officer to Prince Harry.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024
These were the who's who of the US spaceflight community, many of whom, like Gerstenmaier, had come up in the Space Shuttle Program, long before the era of commercial space.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 24 Sep. 2024
Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity, and a who's who of political and nonprofit leaders, broke ground Thursday on a modular home project in Collinwood.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Who's who.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/who%27s%20who. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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