who's whos

noun

plural of who's who
as in upper classes

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  1. elect
  2. royalties
  3. pinks
  4. elites
  5. creams
  6. flowers
  7. fat
  8. primes
Noun
  • The first meeting was in November of last year at the White House, when Mamdani was mayor elect, and the second was in February, also at the White House.
    — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The governor-elect faced a fight over removing Nick Balletto, who had initially been dismissive of Lamont as a candidate, as the Democratic state chair.
    — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of elect
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  • Rather than owning and running most stores itself, the company grants independent operators the right to open locations using its brands in exchange for fees and royalties based on sales.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Wholesale organic revenue for the group climbed 12% in Q3, while royalties revenue was up 24% and retail was flat.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of royalties
Noun
  • After spending much of the year in bright tomato reds and pretty, polished pinks, the actor and singer has gone several shades deeper for fall, courtesy of longtime nail artist Tom Bachik.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2026
  • And beneath the surface, a migrating rainbow of pinks, greens, and silvers greets those who venture out by canoe or kayak.
    — Mike Norton, Midwest Living, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of pinks
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  • Musk is also pretty miserly compared to many of his fellow elites.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Without his wife by his side, George, so confident in his business dealings and so adept at outmaneuvering the old-money elites whose hold on American enterprise is loosening, is unmoored.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of elites
Noun
  • Found in serums and creams, these copper-containing compounds commonly promise smoother, more youthful-looking skin.
    — Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2026
  • This season, even quiet luxury all-timer The Row showed gorgeous, beaded, colorful tops, while the stark whites and creams that still dominated the collection were paired with chunky beaded necklaces and lace and crochet detailing.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of creams
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  • Across the islands, artisanal cheesemakers and farmers growing root vegetables and edible flowers are cultivating the region’s rich ecosystem.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The shop will carry orchids, roses, dahlias, peonies, hydrangeas, and other seasonal flowers in addition to arrangements for weddings, corporate events and other occasions.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of flowers
Noun
  • Small changes—like pairing carbs with protein or adding fiber and healthy fats—can make your breakfast more satisfying and help prevent a mid-morning energy crash.
    — Caitlin Beale, HEALTH, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Smoked carnitas, a play on Dominican carne salada made from brisket trimmings confited in their own fat, are a study in silky-fatty goodness, doused with spicy green aji verde.
    — Hilary Cadigan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of fat
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  • The narrower the strip, the more one can say about how the primes are distributed.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Registered dietitians say the leafy green primes the gut, eases bloating and supplies nutrients tied to bone density and gut health.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of primes
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