elites

noun

Definition of elitesnext
plural of elite
as in aristocracies
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class the winners of this science award represent the elite of our high schools

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  1. best
  2. societies
  3. elect
Noun
  • Despite missing that chunk of the season, Nichushkin finished with 28 goals and 53 points in 54 games — both new personal bests.
    Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Despite three consecutive season bests in yards from Herbert, the team still is ranked 24th in passing.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of best
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  • Armed with that capability, managers — and all employees — can make better decisions for their companies and the societies that depend on their goods and services.
    Lynn Schenk Alison Smart, Harvard Business Review, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Rubin highlights that societies in obstetrics, gynecology and urology, among others, universally agree the label is wrong.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of societies
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  • If the House of Representatives does not elect a president by Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, then the Vice-President elect becomes the interim President until the House comes to a decision.
    Solcyré Burga, TIME, 28 Oct. 2024
  • The 2024 general elect ion will take place Tuesday, Nov. 5.
    Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of elect
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