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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corps d'elite
  1. best
  2. aristocracy
  3. elite
  4. upper crust
  5. top
  6. flower
  7. elect
  8. cream
Noun
  • Jackson notched career bests with 4,172 passing yards, 41 passing touchdowns and four interceptions (among full seasons as the starter).
    Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Advertisement Coach Sean McVay did not suspend Robinson, who has 31 receptions and career bests of 505 yards and seven touchdowns.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of best
Noun
  • One philosophy student, who was there for the third time, complained that Nietzsche, because of his high regard for the aristocracy, seemed to attract people who have money.
    Tania Roettger, The Dial, 5 Dec. 2024
  • These vampires aren’t stand-ins for aristocracy or repressed desire.
    James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of aristocracy
Noun
  • Cam has been an exceptional, an elite, Miami Hurricane.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The Mar-a-Lago meeting dominated the conversation on Media Twitter/X, catching the industry elite off guard and leaving many MSNBC viewers feeling betrayed.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of elite
Noun
  • With Houston pushing to stay in the West’s upper crust, the Rockets are known to be shopping.
    John Hollinger, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Definition of upper crust
Noun
  • The Refrigerator More than likely, no one had time during the holidays to clean and sanitize the inside and outside of the fridge, especially if holiday fun and hosting were at the top of the agenda.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
  • The call-in instructions were displayed prominently in boldface type at the top of the agenda and the second page.
    Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of top
Noun
  • On the right: flowers and sunshine and the logo of Channel 14.
    Ruth Margalit, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Depending on the month, that can be anything from carrots and Romano beans to edible flowers, like nasturtiums and marigolds.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of flower
Noun
  • But even states that elect coroners have some oversight.
    Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Governor Mike Kehoe became the governor elect on Tuesday with a decisive victory over Democratic nominee Crystal Quade.
    Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of elect
Noun
  • Try combining a cherry lipstick like Merit Signature Lip in Fashion, $26, with a soft cream blush such as Refy Cream Blush in Cherry, $20, for a monochrome look.
    Rebecca Fearn, refinery29.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • While my other products are working their magic to keep my skin balanced, this CC cream provides extra hydration, sun protection, and cover for all the hyperpigmentation left behind from previous breakouts.
    Shalwah Evans, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of cream
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