who's who

noun

Definition of who's whonext
as in upper crust

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  1. upper crust
  2. cream
  3. pink
  4. upper class
  5. elect
  6. elite
  7. top drawer
  8. A-list
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 available colorways—including a muted forest green, cream, and simple black—are understated yet stylish.
    Abigail Barronian, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Men's Grooming Kit Gift Set This four-piece gift includes a 4-ounce face wash, a 4-ounce beard and scruff cream, a 1.5-ounce beard oil, and a dry brush.
    Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of cream
Noun
  • Khurana accessorized with emerald jewelry by KK Jewels, while the bridal party incorporated elements of pink into their looks and the groom’s side had accents of green, to make both elements of Khurana’s outfit shine.
    Alice Newbold, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Nineteen different colors are available, including some fun statement tones like hot pink and butter yellow.
    Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of pink
Noun
  • Women like her provide a crucial point of connection between Gotham’s mainstream upper classes, and the tarnished wealth of organized crime.
    Gavia Baker-Whitelaw, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
  • More than half of the community’s founding pioneers were women, most of whom were typical upper class, 19th-century wives and mothers.
    Marissa C. Rhodes / Made by History, TIME, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of upper class
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • The elites, of course, include America’s biggest stars in movies, TV, sports and music.
    Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Unlike other, sycophantic portions of right-wing media, Kirk isn’t simply a hanger-on to the conservative elite.
    Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of elite
Noun
  • Plenty of Amazon bras, cotton undies, and wedding-friendly strapless bras are already up for grabs at nice discounts—so don’t wait to upgrade your top drawer.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Why wait until the big day to upgrade your top drawer? Stylish guys are in luck—Prime Day has plenty of markdowns for dudes too.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of top drawer
Noun
  • Red Sea Week featured A-list entertainers such as Alicia Keys, opera singer Katherine Jenkins, and comedian Chris Tucker, as well Saudi entertainers Aref Jaman, Hatoon Idrees, and Eli.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!
    Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of A-list
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