as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
the school accepts only the cream of the world's young violinists
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as in to destroy
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
the head-on collision creamed the brand-new car in an instant
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as in to whip
to defeat by a large margin
the novice player was creamed in her first tennis tournament
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Recent Examples of cream
Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
Tiny Poppies: Dainty cream poppies scattered across a warm cayenne background.
—Kaitlin Marks, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2025
Toriano Porter, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
For the center layer, cream the butter, then mix in powdered sugar, instant vanilla pudding mix, vanilla and milk.
—Eva Syrovy, The Denver Post, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Since then, Donna has shared the recipe for the iconic cookies, which combine milk and white chocolate chips, brown and white sugar, sweet cream butter, cinnamon, optional pecans, and a few other ingredients.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
Tiny Poppies: Dainty cream poppies scattered across a warm cayenne background.
—Kaitlin Marks, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
We were surprised by the Parmesan creamed spinach, though.
—Toriano Porter, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
For the center layer, cream the butter, then mix in powdered sugar, instant vanilla pudding mix, vanilla and milk.
—Eva Syrovy, The Denver Post, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cream
Noun
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It’s been a historic year for Missouri The Missouri Tigers had already set several program bests — with other memorable marks — heading into this top-15 showdown.—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2025
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But career bests in yardage (4,319) and TDs (35) don’t mean Minnesota will sink $40 million a year to keep him.—
Bill Reinhard,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The storm destroyed every structure on the island, wiping out the concert stage, tiki bar, giant slide and food truck.—
Gabrielle Calise Tampa Bay Times (TNS),
arkansasonline.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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In addition to Meester and Brody, Cameron Mathison, Anna Faris, Ricki Lake, Cary Elwes and Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag were among the stars who confirmed that their homes were also destroyed.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Cookie whipped them and forced them to walk on burning pavement.—
Lawrence Wright,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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Pitchers and catchers report to the Padres’ spring training complex on Wednesday, leaving the team six weeks to whip the roster in shape for opening day.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Representing the aristocracy are two young lovers forbidden from coupling by her father and another who seeks her hand, but is being avidly pursued by her best friend.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Before Brummell, the aristocracy dressed in rich, smelly materials; after, styles were adapted from military uniforms—think of the broad shoulders of a British pinstripe suit, for example.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Weeknd nearly ruins the weekend Ladies and gentlemen, the… weakest link of the night?—
Gerrad Hall,
EW.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The serum evens and firms skin to smooth wrinkles and roughness, leaving it with a gorgeous glow.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Nov. 2024
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For anyone under the impression that dogs are being skinned, perish the thought.—
Rosalie R. Radomsky,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The 25% tariff on softwood lumber comes on top of a 14.5% tariff already in place, according to the NAHB.—
Alana Semuels,
TIME,
4 Feb. 2025
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The uncertainty over key personnel hasn’t proved a distraction for Slot’s side, who find themselves six points clear at the top of the Premier League with a game in hand.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
4 Feb. 2025
Verb
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According to the El Cajon Boulevard Business Improvement Association, the restaurant was later demolished to make way for Interstate 805.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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The roof and several walls of her modest home have been demolished, leaving Jahjouh with just one room covered with a makeshift roof.—
Tareq Al Hilou,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Cream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cream. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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