How to Use the crème de la crème in a Sentence

the crème de la crème

noun phrase
  • Ride-or-Die Deluxe This is your top-tier Jeff, the crème de la crème.
    Evan Waite, The New Yorker, 4 Dec. 2023
  • These are the crème de la crème of deals from Macy’s to shop early.
    Glamour, 13 Nov. 2023
  • In this year’s Le Mans, the crème de la crème of endurance events, their hot-pink car came in fourth.
    Vera Carothers, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2023
  • These are the crème de la crème of the best Macy’s Cyber Monday deals to shop now.
    Melanie Curry, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2023
  • But with so many options, narrowing down the crème de la crème of casinos is no easy feat.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2024
  • Rest assured, this list represents the crème de la crème of sequels.
    Steven Thrash, EW.com, 19 Oct. 2023
  • There’s no better way to show your love than ensuring your skier has the crème de la crème of safety gear.
    Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
  • First class First class is the crème de la crème of international air travel.
    Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Amidst this vast sea of options, consumers are left to navigate through the myriad of choices to find the crème de la crème of CBD oils.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2023
  • The best Korean moisturizers are the crème de la crème of K-beauty.
    Devon Abelman, Allure, 10 July 2024
  • Picking the crème de la crème of this horror subgenre proves most difficult with such a rich wealth of selections to choose from.
    EW.com, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Prada kept its standing as the crème de la crème from the last quarter of 2022, while Miu Miu moved up to its highest-ever ranking since the list began.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2023
  • If scrolling through the myriad of reality programs feels like a chore, this list does the work for you, presenting only the crème de la crème.
    James Mercadante, EW.com, 30 May 2024
  • London, Paris, and Milan Fashion Weeks are renowned for showcasing the crème de la crème of global fashion.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 22 Sep. 2023
  • The winners landed spots in our individual category stories, and the best of the best grills landed here, the crème de la crème of 2023.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 26 May 2023
  • The awards season culminates this Sunday with the Oscars, the crème de la crème of prizes for many actors, directors and other moviemakers.
    Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Among frequent travelers, Tumi is considered the crème de la crème of luggage.
    Mandy Harris, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Rankings have become quite contentious, yet organizations continue to roll out their lists of the crème de la crème.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 June 2023
  • In 2005, the watchmaker became the official timepiece of the Quail, just two years after its founding, cementing the brand’s position among the crème de la crème of the car industry.
    Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Boeing’s machinists still rank among the crème de la crème of America’s industrial workforce, given their skills in crafting the biggest and most complex products made in America.
    Will Daniel, Fortune, 26 June 2024
  • Named for the most valuable poker chips, these stocks supposedly represent the crème de la crème of the corporate world, companies like Disney, General Motors and Verizon.
    Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Amongst this diverse array of options, a select few stood out as the crème de la crème, offering exceptional products and outstanding customer experiences.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 June 2023

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