as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
a list of titles that represents the crème de la crème of the multitude of books published over the past year
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Recent Examples of crème de la crème
The creme de la creme is SpaceX’s satellite business.
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 14 June 2026
Which is perhaps why it’s taken the editors and contributors at Robb Report a little longer than usual to come up with the creme de la creme of the fair.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
CalArts has always been there and is still the creme de la creme.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Paris is a hotel city—there's no shortage of good ones—but the Hotel George V is the creme de la creme.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2025
Definitely the creme de la creme, for sure.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Every year, the world’s leading rum experts gather to taste through the creme de la creme of the rum world.
—Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The brand’s debut property in the Mexican Caribbean has received high praise in its first year, establishing itself as the creme de la creme of Tulum stays.
—Dania Lucero Ortiz, Town & Country, 30 Aug. 2023
Netflix’s Love Is Blind, the creme de la creme of TV dating shows, is back for a big fourth season.
—Women's Health, 24 Mar. 2023
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 14 June 2026
Which is perhaps why it’s taken the editors and contributors at Robb Report a little longer than usual to come up with the creme de la creme of the fair.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
CalArts has always been there and is still the creme de la creme.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Paris is a hotel city—there's no shortage of good ones—but the Hotel George V is the creme de la creme.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2025
Definitely the creme de la creme, for sure.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Every year, the world’s leading rum experts gather to taste through the creme de la creme of the rum world.
—Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The brand’s debut property in the Mexican Caribbean has received high praise in its first year, establishing itself as the creme de la creme of Tulum stays.
—Dania Lucero Ortiz, Town & Country, 30 Aug. 2023
Netflix’s Love Is Blind, the creme de la creme of TV dating shows, is back for a big fourth season.
—Women's Health, 24 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crème de la crème
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The most productive game of his career came in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, with personal bests of 157 yards and two touchdowns on eight receptions.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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In all, Enhanced said there were 14 personal bests set by 12 athletes, all of them swimmers and weightlifters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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She’s being raised in upper crust Gilead society, tutored in a private girls’ school led by Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd) for a potential prosperous husband, specifically one in the upper ranks of the military.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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To give the illusion of a real club for California’s upper crust, several celebrities make cameos as club guests, including Michael Phelps, Suni Lee, and Finneas O’Connell, all of whom play snobbish parodies of themselves.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2026
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This quiet movie still packs a mighty punch—a timeless lesson in the power of empathy and nobility to melt seemingly insurmountable differences.—
Time,
Time,
10 June 2026
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Despite her lot in life, Sophie is highly educated, speaks fluent French and carries herself with dignified nobility.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Park conditions change constantly and visitors' choice of activities and level of preparedness are big factors in determining risk.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Bad choices like that are a through-line for this whole story, all the way back to Otto Hightower encouraging his daughter, Alicent, to befriend Rhaenyra’s father, King Viserys.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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The streamlined silhouette and monochromatic cream palette create a clean, elevated look that feels equally appropriate for sightseeing, lunch reservations, and evenings out.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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Shoppers are gravitating toward scents that double as emotional rituals, whether that means a warm vanilla, a sweet caramel or a fruit-and-cream gourmand that pulls double duty as a comfort scent.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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Too many teams, not enough quality.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Researchers are hoping to better understand what Minnesotans think about water quality.—
Adam Del Rosso,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Samplize's 2026 color palette includes creamy neutrals, soft greens, dusty pinks, and warm grays.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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Offering vibrant shades of blues, purples, and pinks, this plant makes a statement in every garden—and not just because of its looks.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Parsi priesthood is hereditary, meaning all the boys here have been born into priestly families.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Cosmetics in 2004 but left in 2019, is sharing a glimpse into his spiritual journey to priesthood.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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“Crème de la crème.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cr%C3%A8me%20de%20la%20cr%C3%A8me. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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