often capitalized both Ws
1
: a compilation of brief biographical sketches of prominent persons in a particular field
a who's who of sports figures
2
: the leaders of a group : elite
3
: a listing or grouping of notable persons or things
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The top of the finishing order was a who's who of 2025 championship contenders, as William Byron finished second, followed by Christopher Bell, Tyler Reddick, and Ryan Blaney.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
The guest list is a who's who of the French elite
Nancy Ing
Reporting from Paris
The guest list includes members of the French political elite, French millionaires and famous French actors.
—NBC News, 7 Dec. 2024
Blachowicz has fought against a who's who of the light heavyweight division.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The group of 80 guests was made up, in part, of a who's who of Heat royalty, including owner Micky Arison, Heat president and former coach Pat Riley, alum Alonzo Mourning and power forward Duncan Robinson.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
The guest list is a who's who of the French elite
Nancy Ing
Reporting from Paris
The guest list includes members of the French political elite, French millionaires and famous French actors.
—NBC News, 7 Dec. 2024
Blachowicz has fought against a who's who of the light heavyweight division.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The group of 80 guests was made up, in part, of a who's who of Heat royalty, including owner Micky Arison, Heat president and former coach Pat Riley, alum Alonzo Mourning and power forward Duncan Robinson.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Who's who.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/who%27s%20who. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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