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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His 11 free-throw attempts and nine makes were personal postseason bests, both nearly doubling his season highs of six and five, respectively.—
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 15 May 2025
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Both times were just off his personal bests in both.—
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The pride of the British aristocracy and a heroine to gay people and ethnic minorities.—
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Afternoon tea parties have a rich history among the British aristocracy but are less common in North America.—
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As Hollywood honors the man who’s roasted its elite with such precision, to be roasted for eternity by the Hollywood sun sounds fitting.—
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Coach or no coach, the world no.43 needs to solve the strategy as well as the physical puzzle to challenge the elite.—
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The two clubs have joined the sport’s upper crust in recent years, thanks to an infusion of spending.—
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The franchise follows the drama filled, table flipped lives of wealthy women's lowbrow fights in upper crust cities across America.—
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The full story in the link at top was reported, written and edited entirely by Miami Herald journalists.—
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Aliyah Binford put Ole Miss ahead with a 2-out, solo home run to right-center field in the top of the first — her 12th of the season.—
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For dinner, guests selected from four menu items before enjoying wedding cake adorned with cascading flowers.—
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The warm floral scent—courtesy of watermelon, lychee, and edelweiss flower—not only perfumes but also helps shield strands from oxidative stress.—
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Their 2-1 victory there solidified their status as elect champions of Italy.—
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Speaking last month at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference, Fox Corp. CEO Lachlan Murdoch said the company would seek to revise its $22.3 billion Sunday-afternoon package, should the NFL elect to trigger the opt-out option.—
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Toiletries and cosmetic products that exceed 3.4 ounces are subject to removal, meaning you may be asked to toss out your luxe night cream or pricey hair serum if the container is too large.—
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Over in César’s solo summer, his corn gazpacho with cherry tomatoes and pistachio cream isn’t nearly pumped up enough for the judges’ liking.—
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“Corps d'elite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corps%20d%27elite. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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