who's who

Example Sentences

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“So how does the system know who’s who? And when it flags someone — is it a human decision or just an algorithm flipping a switch?”

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

The dinner brings together journalists and the who's who of Washington to raise funds for scholarships and awards.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

As for the presenters, it's a who's who of famous names, led by none other than Paddington Bear.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

Dunkin’ and endorser Ben Affleck, meanwhile, generated more engagement than any other celebrity spot by casting its “Good Will Hunting” parody with a who’s who of hit ’90s sitcoms including “Friends,” “Seinfeld” and “Family Matters.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

There has been much controversy about who’s who in those photos.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry