corps d'elite

noun

ˌkȯr-dā-ˈlēt How to pronounce corps d'elite (audio)
Definition of corps d'elitenext
as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class the atomic bomb developers for the Manhattan Project constituted the corps d'elite of American science

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corps d'elite
  1. best
  2. aristocracy
  3. elite
  4. upper crust
  5. top
  6. flower
  7. elect
  8. cream
Noun
  • The 23-year-old guard is averaging career bests in points, assists, rebounds, 3-point percentage and 3-point attempts and seems headed toward arguably the most well-rounded season a Pistons player has ever had.
    Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
  • The 35-year-old took the hill 29 times last season and dominated with MLB bests in ERA (2.38) and K/9 (11.4), along with 225 strikeouts.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of best
Noun
  • One philosophy student, who was there for the third time, complained that Nietzsche, because of his high regard for the aristocracy, seemed to attract people who have money.
    Tania Roettger, The Dial, 5 Dec. 2024
  • These vampires aren’t stand-ins for aristocracy or repressed desire.
    James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of aristocracy
Noun
  • All the while, the American elite are benefitting from intermingled crises, keeping each others’ wallets fat at the expense of the people.
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The thing is, Green Bay continues to get beat up by NFC elites Detroit, Minnesota and Philadelphia.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of elite
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 Refrigerator More than likely, no one had time during the holidays to clean and sanitize the inside and outside of the fridge, especially if holiday fun and hosting were at the top of the agenda.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
  • The call-in instructions were displayed prominently in boldface type at the top of the agenda and the second page.
    Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of top
Noun
  • Of course, there are the obvious V-Day gifts: chocolates, flowers, teddy bears.
    Brittany Leitner, StyleCaster, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Ten botanicals, including white turmeric, almond, wormwood flowers, and bergamot.
    Tony Sachs, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of flower
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
  • Try combining a cherry lipstick like Merit Signature Lip in Fashion, $26, with a soft cream blush such as Refy Cream Blush in Cherry, $20, for a monochrome look.
    Rebecca Fearn, refinery29.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • While my other products are working their magic to keep my skin balanced, this CC cream provides extra hydration, sun protection, and cover for all the hyperpigmentation left behind from previous breakouts.
    Shalwah Evans, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of cream
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