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Another word for upper crust

noun

(Informal)

People of the highest social level:

aristocracy, blue blood, crÃ¨me de la crÃ¨me, elite, flower, gentility, gentry, nobility, patriciate, quality, society, upper class, who's who. See over

adjective upper-crust

(Informal)

Of high birth or social position:

aristocratic, blue-blooded, elite, highborn, highbred, noble, patrician, thoroughbred, upper-class, wellborn. See over

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James lived a rather upper-crust existence, attending several prestigious British schools including Woolhampton, Harrow, Bristol University, and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
Quality is not the only reason that Hermes Handbags appeals to the upper-crust of society.

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