cream of the crop
Example Sentences
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Are the local graduates not the cream of the crop that Southern California was known for in past years?
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026
Under Sean Ono Lennon’s direction, these collections have proven, time and time again, to be the cream of the crop when it comes to celebrating the post-Beatles legacy.
From Salon • Oct. 8, 2025
He was happy to field them all and left this correspondent with the firm impression that Martin learned a great deal from his clashes with the cream of the crop in England's top flight.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2025
“When you play the cream of the crop in this league, you can’t have off nights,” Kings coach Todd McLellan said.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 2023
To me, these patient, hard workers are the cream of the crop.
From David Lannarck, Midget An Adventure Story by Harney, George S.
