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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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Those who want to see this administration succeed should want the best of the best pouring in with new ideas, focus, and a determination to squeeze out every reform in the time left.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

What we’re looking for is the best of the best, and specifically the best Shiite religious scholars.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

When you play in the Premier League, you're playing against the best of the best.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 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

By the time players reach their midteens, the very best of the best have been channeled into an elite league known as Major Junior A, which is the top of the pyramid.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell

best of the best

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