| Main Entry: | cream of the crop |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | the best and brightest |
Synonyms: |
aristocracy, beau monde, beautiful people, best of the best, cream of society, cream of the cream, crème de la crème, haut monde, high society, pick of the litter, privileged class, smart set, the elite, the finest, the privileged, upper class, upper crust |
| Main Entry: | pick of the litter |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | best choice |
Synonyms: |
apple of one's eye, champion, choice, cream, cream of the crop, crème de la crème, darling, dearest, favorite, lap dog, pet, preference, prime, prize, the best, the top of the heap |