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单词 crème de la crème
释义

crème de la crème

noun

ˈkrem-də-lä-ˈkrem How to pronounce crème de la crème (audio)
-lə-
: the very best

Synonyms

  • A-list
  • aristocracy
  • best
  • choice
  • corps d'elite
  • cream
  • elect
  • elite
  • fat
  • flower
  • illuminati
  • pick
  • pink
  • pride
  • priesthood
  • prime
  • royalty
  • upper crust
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

a list of titles that represents the crème de la crème of the multitude of books published over the past year
Recent Examples on the Web Twice a year, the global fashion community gathers in Paris for what is considered the creme de la creme of the industry's offerings. Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 5 July 2022 Speaking of expensive, the Bootleg Series, which launched in 2019, is the creme de la creme of high-priced, rarified Heaven’s Door whiskey. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2021 Overall 1 Hotel South Beach is a 9/10 — which, by Miami standards is the creme de la creme. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Aug. 2021 As against the current randomised lottery system, the newer system will prioritise wages to protect US jobs and ensure only the creme de la creme are allocated H-1Bs, according to the notification. Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz India, 11 Jan. 2021 Consider these the creme de la creme of the best Amazon Prime Day deals 2020. Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2020 Available by invitation only, the elite card offers members not only top-tier rewards, concierge service and travel perks, but a host of curated events celebrating the creme de la creme of food, drink and culture. Emma Dibdin, Town & Country, 20 Nov. 2019 So, below is the creme de la creme of Italian football. SI.com, 12 Aug. 2019 But, to experience the creme de la creme in service and craftsmanship, make an appointment at Unistella. Kristin Braswell, USA TODAY, 23 July 2019 See More

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, cream of the cream

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

crème de la crème

noun

as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class a list of titles that represents the crème de la crème of the multitude of books published over the past year

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • best
  • upper crust
  • cream of the crop
  • pink
  • corps d'elite
  • choice
  • nobility
  • cream
  • elect
  • Hall of Fame
  • priesthood
  • quality
  • upper class
  • aristocracy
  • prime
  • royalty
  • flower
  • fat
  • top drawer
  • elite
  • illuminati
  • top
  • pick
  • pride
  • A-list
  • society
  • caviar
  • establishment
  • gentry
  • who's who
  • caviare

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • millions
  • masses
  • multitude
  • hoi polloi
  • herd
  • mob
  • commoners
  • rank and file
  • unwashed
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