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I believe the answer is:

elite

(Other definitions for elite that I've seen before include "Privileged or posh group" , "Choice; best" , "Group considered to have superior status" , "Pick of the bunch" , "A privileged or superior social group" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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