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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1
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
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 July 2025
Lotions or creams work better than gels and sprays, and look for sunscreens with zinc or titanium dioxide for the best protection.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2025
Key ingredients: avocado oil, shea butter, orange peel wax | Shades: 3 | Finish: shimmery
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What are the benefits of using a highlighter stick?
Highlighter sticks are almost always cream formulas—which boast myriad benefits.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 30 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The red and white checkered patterned was reminiscent of the color scheme from one of Wimbledon’s most popular treats — strawberries and cream.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 July 2025
Lotions or creams work better than gels and sprays, and look for sunscreens with zinc or titanium dioxide for the best protection.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Verb
My picks on that day were black-eyed peas, cornbread, a pork chop, and creamed corn was nestled right next to my macaroni and cheese.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2025
Key ingredients: avocado oil, shea butter, orange peel wax | Shades: 3 | Finish: shimmery
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of using a highlighter stick?
Highlighter sticks are almost always cream formulas—which boast myriad benefits.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cream
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cream
Noun
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In just 30 games, averaged 12.9 points and 4.9 rebounds on 36% shooting from 3-point range, all marks that were personal bests.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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Both sums are weekly bests for Lake, who co-authored each song on the LP.—
Jim Asker,
Billboard,
25 June 2025
Verb
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The lawsuit alleges that Merit Street’s business partner, Trinity Broadcasting of Fort Worth, destroyed its television network and forced the bankruptcy declaration.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim wildfire: National Park Service says only hotel destroyed The Grand Canyon Lodge was the park's only hotel, according the National Park Service, with the next nearest lodgings roughly 18 miles away.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The comet will also whip by Mars on October 2 at 18 million miles (30 million kilometers) from the red planet.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
3 July 2025
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An Italian meringue involves carefully and slowly drizzling a hot sugar syrup into egg whites while whipping them.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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A little biographical information: He was born in 1896 into the decaying Bourbon aristocracy.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
7 Apr. 2025
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Republican purists wanted a simple, technical training school that kept the costs low and, more importantly, kept the officer corps from evolving into an aristocracy.—
Ryan Shaw / Made by History,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The ceiling was now on the floor, the world had turned itself upside down, her outfit and her day and her rug were seemingly ruined—and yet she herself was not hurt.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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Now a wonderful memory of the occasion will be ruined in my memories.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
9 July 2025
Verb
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In particular, Jess Carter was skinned three times by Delpinhe Cascarino in the first half — two warning signs, and then the assist for Marie-Antoinette Katoto’s opener.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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It is packed with 12 actives including a Suprême Skin Bio Complex (to boost skin renewal), which brightens, de-puffs, smoothens and firms skin around the eye area.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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The first came in the top of the fourth when Buehler walked Josh Lowe and served up a two-run home run to Ha-Seong Kim, his first of the season to put the Rays ahead 2-1.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
11 July 2025
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And at the top of that list is a Pup Psychic in Residence.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
Verb
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It was held at Isaza’s grandparents’ house, which was about to be demolished.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
10 July 2025
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An existing, 38,000-square-foot building on the site will be demolished in that development.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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“Cream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cream. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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