who's who

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Noun
  • Her dalliance with England's upper crust didn't stop there, either — the baker went on to provide the cake for Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday in 2016.
    Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Even with the other guys' admonitions not to, under any circumstances, be themselves, Dee and Charlie's improbable success in charming these scions of the Philly upper crust had the guys — and us — both baffled and anxiously awaiting an ugly twist.
    Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • If a shopper sees a luxury beauty cream that’s being sold at a 91% discount from its typical retail price, as CNBC found during its investigation into Walmart’s marketplace, that’s a major red flag that the item could be counterfeit.
    Gabrielle Fonrouge,Paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
  • This Universal Thread bag has lookalike double faux leather handles, is made of durable nylon-like fabric, comes in multiple colors, including classic navy and cream, and has interior pockets for organization.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • When choosing a color palette, consider tones found in a meadow or a wildflower garden—plumy pinks, sage, cream, and pastel or ochre yellows.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Also for 2025, Roger’s introduced as its Rose of the Year the Martha Stewart — a pale pink and apricot bloom that won’t be released nationally until next year and sold out of its 500 plants.
    Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • People living under colonial rule, for example, are likely to adopt the speech patterns of the more prestigious upper class.
    Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Later, Maurice—who is more upper class—has a relationship with a man who comes from a background very different from his, and who is working on the grounds of Clive’s estate.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Representative-elect James Walkinshaw speaks to reporters in Fairfax, Virginia on September 5, 2025.
    Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
  • These Democrats headed for Omaha after Mayoral-elect John Ewing (D-NE) beat Jean Stothert, the longest serving incumbent mayor in the country.
    Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 23 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The divide between the Korean landed elite and the peasant masses that predated Japanese rule grew deeper and more complex as a result of colonial policies.
    Kornel Chang September 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Like bees to honey, many of the global elite are choosing to relocate to Madrid for these reasons and more.
    Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Its top drawer hides clutter away, while the bottom open shelf is perfect for displaying your favorite books or bedroom decor.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2025
  • The top drawer has a removable tray, which can be used to store electronic devices.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Cited by many creatives and execs as their favorite film festival, Spain’s San Sebastián — a European A-list fest just below Berlin, Cannes and Venice in size — stirs up a classic cinematic cocktail for 2025 under director José Luis Rebordinos.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
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