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Recent Examples of crème de la crème
Every year, the world’s leading rum experts gather to taste through the creme de la creme of the rum world.
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Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The creme de la creme of the X7 range, aka the Alpina XB7, will do the sprint to 60 in under four seconds, has more buttery soft leather in its interior than a Bottega Veneta factory, and a body kit that makes the already pretty X7 look just as mean as anything.
—Kyle Hyatt, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 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
Kiara Sky is one of the nail world's creme de la creme brands.
—Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 22 Dec. 2022
Finally, the creme de la creme provides $150 in free bets if your first moneyline pick is a winner, which can be placed on any World Cup game.
—Gary Pearson | Catena Media, oregonlive, 6 Dec. 2022
Change her life with one of Tata Harper's cleansers—the creme de la creme of green beauty.
—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 6 Dec. 2022
Twice a year, the global fashion community gathers in Paris for what is considered the creme de la creme of the industry's offerings.
—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 5 July 2022
Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The creme de la creme of the X7 range, aka the Alpina XB7, will do the sprint to 60 in under four seconds, has more buttery soft leather in its interior than a Bottega Veneta factory, and a body kit that makes the already pretty X7 look just as mean as anything.
—Kyle Hyatt, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 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
Kiara Sky is one of the nail world's creme de la creme brands.
—Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 22 Dec. 2022
Finally, the creme de la creme provides $150 in free bets if your first moneyline pick is a winner, which can be placed on any World Cup game.
—Gary Pearson | Catena Media, oregonlive, 6 Dec. 2022
Change her life with one of Tata Harper's cleansers—the creme de la creme of green beauty.
—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 6 Dec. 2022
Twice a year, the global fashion community gathers in Paris for what is considered the creme de la creme of the industry's offerings.
—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 5 July 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crème de la crème
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Historically, Rose, Whittaker and Willis all own career bests inside the NCAA top five performances of all-time.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The total for 2024 bests the previous high of $397 million reached in 2009, which was the first season in the new Yankee Stadium and is the last time the Bronx Bombers won the World Series.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Which is what made Friday night’s effort against the Eastern Conference’s upper crust all the more noteworthy.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2025
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Centuries ago, the intricate flora proved a hit with the Netherlands’ upper crust, who’d shell out big sums of guilders (the currency at the time) to wear them as corsages during balls or to decorate their canal-side homes.—
Chris Schalkx,
AFAR Media,
14 Feb. 2025
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For those who want to stay cool in the summer and warm in the weather to get quality sleep, bamboo bedding from British brand Luff Sleep is a top choice.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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With four recent sales before the start of the spring market, Sunnybrook Villas is proving to be a top choice for homebuyers seeking quality and convenience in northwest Olathe.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2025
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There is nobility in the climb, the challenge, the struggle.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Sermon on the Mount, with all its grandeur and divine nobility of heart, has proved futile in diminishing the lust and gratification of raw power.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2025
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The newlyweds each changed into a second look for their reception, which was decorated in cream, gold and blue.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Flavors for these treats range from dark chocolate and cookies and cream to ube and matcha.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacramento Bee,
18 Mar. 2025
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Choosing the right bedsheets is important because the material and quality can impact factors like comfort, temperature regulation, breathability and the overall feeling of luxury.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Reilly invests his creation with kindness and humor, qualities that make both the character and the show lovable.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2025
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There are a punchy combination of pinks, like fuchsia paired with powder pink and dark lilac, bright blues teamed with pale grey, and a rainbow at Miu Miu with bright green, blue, pink, and sunny yellow.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
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As per usual with Merit, the shade range is exceptional: There are flattering cool pinks, figgy mauves, and rich chocolate browns.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
18 Mar. 2025
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Walt’s contains an extended attack on the foreign policy community, painting a dark picture, across multiple chapters, of a priesthood gripped by various pathologies, leading the country astray.—
Jake Sullivan,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Dec. 2018
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The mainstream church teaches that only men are endowed with priesthood power.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
29 Sep. 2024
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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 25 Mar. 2025.
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