who's who

noun

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as in upper crust

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  1. upper crust
  2. cream
  3. pink
  4. upper class
  5. elect
  6. elite
  7. top drawer
  8. A-list
Noun
  • By Shannon Carlin August 1, 2024 8:06 AM EDT Kevin Kwan took inspiration for his best-selling 2013 rom-com, Crazy Rich Asians, from his own upper crust community in Singapore.
    Shannon Carlin, TIME, 1 Aug. 2024
  • The Gentlemen Netflix put a lot of FYC muscle into the adaptation of Guy Ritchie’s 2019 upper crust crime flick.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 17 July 2024
Definition of upper crust
Noun
  • The rich gel-like cream absorbs instantly while leaving your skin feeling fresh and comfortable.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Residents can choose green or cream lacquer cabinetry and brass hardware is used throughout.
    Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of cream
Noun
  • Khurana accessorized with emerald jewelry by KK Jewels, while the bridal party incorporated elements of pink into their looks and the groom’s side had accents of green, to make both elements of Khurana’s outfit shine.
    Alice Newbold, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Nineteen different colors are available, including some fun statement tones like hot pink and butter yellow.
    Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of pink
Noun
  • The Black middle and upper classes have grown significantly.
    John Eligon, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2024
  • Women like her provide a crucial point of connection between Gotham’s mainstream upper classes, and the tarnished wealth of organized crime.
    Gavia Baker-Whitelaw, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of upper class
Noun
  • But even states that elect coroners have some oversight.
    Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Governor Mike Kehoe became the governor elect on Tuesday with a decisive victory over Democratic nominee Crystal Quade.
    Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of elect
Noun
  • Guardiola has won a remarkable 18 trophies – including a historic treble of the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup in 2023 – during his tenure, overseeing the club’s transition from wealthy challenger to part of soccer’s elite.
    Jamie Barton, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
  • His memoir illustrated some of the working class frustrations that led to Trump's first victory in 2016, and laid the groundwork for issues that would become central to his politics today – criticism of foreign intervention, free trade policies and betrayal by America’s elites.
    Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of elite
Noun
  • Plenty of Amazon bras, cotton undies, and wedding-friendly strapless bras are already up for grabs at nice discounts—so don’t wait to upgrade your top drawer.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Why wait until the big day to upgrade your top drawer? Stylish guys are in luck—Prime Day has plenty of markdowns for dudes too.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of top drawer
Noun
  • Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!
    Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Pesto became an A-list animal celebrity earlier this year, thanks to his big lifestyle, eating up to 25 fish a day, as well as his adorable appearance.
    Dan Aulbach, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of A-list
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