often capitalized both Ws
1
: a compilation of brief biographical sketches of prominent persons in a particular field
a who's who of sports figures
2
: the leaders of a group : elite
3
: a listing or grouping of notable persons or things
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While smaller than The Broad, MOCA's permanent collection is a who's who of modern art history.
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David Hochman, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Along with these musical students, performers from Tennessee or with Tennessee roots are also filling out the line-up of who's who on floats for 2024.
—Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 26 Nov. 2024
The show will feature a who's who of WWE legends and current superstars, including Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, CM Punk, Rhea Ripley, and a special appearance from John Cena as part of his Retirement Tour.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Set during New Year's Eve 1981, this quirky nostalgia piece stars a who's who of the late-'90s: Ben and Casey Affleck, Kate Hudson, Christina Ricci, Dave Chappelle, Janeane Garofalo, Martha Plimpton, Paul Rudd, Gaby Hoffmann, and Courtney Love.
—Kate Stroup, EW.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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David Hochman, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Along with these musical students, performers from Tennessee or with Tennessee roots are also filling out the line-up of who's who on floats for 2024.
—Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 26 Nov. 2024
The show will feature a who's who of WWE legends and current superstars, including Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, CM Punk, Rhea Ripley, and a special appearance from John Cena as part of his Retirement Tour.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Set during New Year's Eve 1981, this quirky nostalgia piece stars a who's who of the late-'90s: Ben and Casey Affleck, Kate Hudson, Christina Ricci, Dave Chappelle, Janeane Garofalo, Martha Plimpton, Paul Rudd, Gaby Hoffmann, and Courtney Love.
—Kate Stroup, EW.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Who's who.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/who%27s%20who. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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