corps d'elite

noun

ˌkȯr-dā-ˈlēt How to pronounce corps d'elite (audio)
Definition of corps d'elitenext
as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class the atomic bomb developers for the Manhattan Project constituted the corps d'elite of American science

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  1. best
  2. aristocracy
  3. elite
  4. upper crust
  5. top
  6. flower
  7. elect
  8. cream
Noun
  • Despite missing that chunk of the season, Nichushkin finished with 28 goals and 53 points in 54 games — both new personal bests.
    Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Despite three consecutive season bests in yards from Herbert, the team still is ranked 24th in passing.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of best
Noun
  • The little one will also inherit a minor royal title from Edo's side of the family, as he is descended from Italian aristocracy.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Most came from the Prussian aristocracy, a group traditionally wary of Hitler's populism and Nazi ideology.
    Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of aristocracy
Noun
  • The elites, of course, include America’s biggest stars in movies, TV, sports and music.
    Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Unlike other, sycophantic portions of right-wing media, Kirk isn’t simply a hanger-on to the conservative elite.
    Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of elite
Noun
  • By Shannon Carlin August 1, 2024 8:06 AM EDT Kevin Kwan took inspiration for his best-selling 2013 rom-com, Crazy Rich Asians, from his own upper crust community in Singapore.
    Shannon Carlin, TIME, 1 Aug. 2024
  • The Gentlemen Netflix put a lot of FYC muscle into the adaptation of Guy Ritchie’s 2019 upper crust crime flick.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 17 July 2024
Definition of upper crust
Noun
  • The seams are covered on the top and bottom, so there’s no irritation.
    Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Lower corporate taxes, and big new tariffs Cutting corporate tax rates is also at the top of Trump’s agenda.
    Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of top
Noun
  • Back in 2018, Kaws made a spectacular statement with his towering figure made of 70,000 flowers.
    Joelle Diderich, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
  • An artist customized children’s new kicks per request, painting their names, flowers, and basketballs.
    Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of flower
Noun
  • If the House of Representatives does not elect a president by Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, then the Vice-President elect becomes the interim President until the House comes to a decision.
    Solcyré Burga, TIME, 28 Oct. 2024
  • The 2024 general elect ion will take place Tuesday, Nov. 5.
    Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of elect
Noun
  • The available colorways—including a muted forest green, cream, and simple black—are understated yet stylish.
    Abigail Barronian, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Men's Grooming Kit Gift Set This four-piece gift includes a 4-ounce face wash, a 4-ounce beard and scruff cream, a 1.5-ounce beard oil, and a dry brush.
    Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of cream
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