best of the best

NOUN

cream of the crop

Synonyms

WEAK

aristocracy beau monde beautiful people cream of society cream of the cream crème de la crème haut monde high society pick of the litter privileged class smart set the elite the finest the privileged upper class upper crust

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Many startups are focused on staying lean and small, so the people they’re hiring need to be the best of the best.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

What we’re looking for is the best of the best, and specifically the best Shiite religious scholars.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

When you play in the Premier League, you're playing against the best of the best.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

“I’m competing with the best of the best in the game. For me it’s already a huge honor to just be there representing the Latin community,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

“When I say best of the best, I mean at everything. To survive the buggin’ Maze, you gotta be smart, quick, strong.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner

best of the best

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