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
  • Could that kind of discovery make septuagenarian runners reach personal bests?
    Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Be an observable champion of associates' demonstrations of their personal bests.
    Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of best
Noun
  • Two worlds, one of a dwindling aristocracy, and the other of racing capitalism converge and throw up a whirlwind of clashing ambitions, steamy romance, chic couture and fashion-forward Instagrammable moments.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
  • When the Norman Conquest in 1066 installed a French feudal aristocracy in the British Isles, the invaders brought with them a love of winemaking.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2024
Definition of aristocracy
Noun
  • Yet, his courtship of Sunni elites merely created the illusion that Assad’s regime was inclusive.
    Sefa Secen / Made by History, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
  • In each of those cases, elites were largely responding to, and relying upon, popular protest to both determine and then pursue their governing strategies.
    Ryan Smith, Newsweek, 16 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
  • Pieces include a 100 percent cotton Japanese French terry top with raglan sleeves and oversized chest pockets, a short-pile cotton velvet hoodie and a medium-weight, cotton twill overshirt.
    Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The image first gained notice as part of the banner image at the top of what is believed to be Mangione’s X profile, where Breloom sat alongside a picture of him and another picture of an X-ray that appears to be a spinal fusion procedure.
    Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of top
Noun
  • Some Perennials and Annuals Non-native flowers that are tolerant of cold temperatures can also be started with winter sowing.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
  • To start the video, the proud dad of two can be seen hiding behind a pole holding a bouquet of flowers and anxiously looking around.
    Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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
  • The Chocolate Chess pie is a favorite, made of chocolate, butter, cream and vanilla.
    John Brandon, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Corn chowder, cream of potato soup, tomato soup, vegetable soup, fruit soup…fruit soup?
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of cream
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