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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

Players are selected based on their grade-point averages and leadership skills, among other attributes, honoring the best of the best.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

“Breaking Bad” and “The Wire” are among the best of the best TV shows, but I can only imagine sadists watching either for a mood boost.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

I was going to be the best of the best someday, commander in chief, but today’s simulation showed just how far I still had to go to get there.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

best of the best

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