as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
the school accepts only the cream of the world's young violinists
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as in to destroy
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
the head-on collision creamed the brand-new car in an instant
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as in to whip
to defeat by a large margin
the novice player was creamed in her first tennis tournament
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Recent Examples of cream
Isabel Garcia, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
The sweet potato pastry was a sugary, crunchy twist filled with custard cream.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 28 Jan. 2025
Toriano Porter, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
For the center layer, cream the butter, then mix in powdered sugar, instant vanilla pudding mix, vanilla and milk.
—Eva Syrovy, The Denver Post, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Shop it on sale in five shiny neutral hues, including pink and cream.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
The sweet potato pastry was a sugary, crunchy twist filled with custard cream.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
We were surprised by the Parmesan creamed spinach, though.
—Toriano Porter, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
For the center layer, cream the butter, then mix in powdered sugar, instant vanilla pudding mix, vanilla and milk.
—Eva Syrovy, The Denver Post, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cream
Noun
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Adjust this setting using recording software and compare results to see what sounds bests.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
29 Jan. 2025
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Reese, a Randallstown native and St. Frances graduate who eclipsed previous career bests of 24 points and 16 rebounds, and Queen, a Baltimore resident, propelled the Terps to outscore the Fighting Illini in the paint, 62-34.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The wildfires that burned through much of Los Angeles County earlier this month wreaked havoc across the region, burning down entire neighborhoods and destroying more than 17,000 structures, many of which were homes.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Palestinians who have been sheltering in squalid tent camps and schools-turned-shelters for over a year are eager to return to their homes — even though they have likely been damaged or destroyed.—
Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy,
TIME,
27 Jan. 2025
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The fire burned for five days in an isolated part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park before high winds whipped it up and swept it toward Gatlinburg.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
26 Jan. 2025
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The England midfielder had a shot of his own after bursting forward from midfield before whipping a free kick to Havertz, who headed over.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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However, because Edo descends from Italian aristocracy, his father previously told the Daily Mail that any of his children would be counts or nobile donna.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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In the faux aristocracy that is Hollywood, a Blake Lively should not have reason to meaningfully cross paths with a Justin Baldoni.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2025
Verb
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While that’s still below 1% of all luggage handled, try explaining that statistic to the family whose weekend away with the kids has been ruined by lost luggage.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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For anyone under the impression that dogs are being skinned, perish the thought.—
Rosalie R. Radomsky,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024
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Almond is the star of the show here, in milk, oil, extract, and protein formats—delivering fatty acids and omega 9s to skin for improved softness and nourishment.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Leave at least an inch between the top of the soil and the rim of the pot to make watering easier.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Jan. 2025
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Fox’s monochromatic ensemble consisted of a button-front midi skirt, a cropped puffer jacket and a leather corset top.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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No one was injured but city officials decided the situation could not continue and have made plans to demolish the structures and clear the site.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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New Orleans demolished its most recent highest snow total, which was 2.7 inches in 1963.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Cream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cream. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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