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who's who

NOUN
upper class group
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Jensen Huang had just donated $5 million to fund a production of a new opera, and invited a who’s-who of the AI industry to attend a performance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Their customers and partners are a who’s-who of chip makers like Nvidia, Apple and Taiwan Semiconductor.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

It consisted of a smattering of current players, including safety Asa Turner and punter Jack McCallister and defensive back Tristan Dunn and edges Zach Durfee and Maurice Heims, a Husky who’s-who.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2024

For much of its history, the novel has had its honor defended by a who’s-who of literary stalwarts against cultural forces allegedly arrayed against it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2023

I dreamt of calling Ted up and inviting him to dinner, to one of those trendy who’s-who places, like Cafe Majestic or Rosalie’s.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan




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