the finest

NOUN

cream of the crop

Synonyms

WEAK

aristocracy beau monde beautiful people best of the best 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 privileged upper class upper crust

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“We are building what will be the finest ballroom anywhere in the world,” the president said last month.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

“Formerly home to music icon Tom Petty and superstar Selena Gomez, this spectacular estate offers distinctive architecture crafted with exceptional attention to detail and the finest quality,” the listing adds.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

In “Deadwood,” the finest monologue, Mr. Jackman plays a tree surgeon who begins a relationship with one of his clients, Katie.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

He has been described as one of the finest actors in Ireland as well as a loving father.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

His love for Mal had been the finest part of him—he knew that already.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

the finest

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