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as in majesty
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale
was struck by the nobility of such an old, distinguished castle
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as in aristocracy
the highest class in a society
wealthy plantation owners constituted the nobility of colonial Virginia
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Recent Examples of nobility
Some of Hollywood’s biggest names have centuries-old ties to nobility.
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Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 2 Jan. 2025
As the Times reports, the first stars Arthur’s nephew, Sir Gawain, a knight who faces off with Germanic Saxons invading from mainland Europe and disloyal English nobility—including his father.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
For 300 years Bordeaux winemakers were able to send their wines to England absolutely tax free and develop a strong popularity with British royalty and nobility.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2025
Born to nobility; ultimately powerless.
—Devan Díaz, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
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Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 2 Jan. 2025
As the Times reports, the first stars Arthur’s nephew, Sir Gawain, a knight who faces off with Germanic Saxons invading from mainland Europe and disloyal English nobility—including his father.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
For 300 years Bordeaux winemakers were able to send their wines to England absolutely tax free and develop a strong popularity with British royalty and nobility.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2025
Born to nobility; ultimately powerless.
—Devan Díaz, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nobility
Noun
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What’s most important is to take it all in: the place, its majesty and its importance.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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Her majesty, the queen, is here.—
Jack Howland,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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The result is Black dandyism by way of aristocracy—and the actor’s princess-like pose only adds to the effect.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
6 May 2025
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Long before mass production, skilled artisans crafted bespoke carriage bodies for the aristocracy and wealthy merchants.—
Alex Levin,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The brilliance of the formula is not just what it’s made with, but what it’s made without—there are no fillers, artificial additives, or preservatives.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
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That’s the point when individual brilliance is no longer enough.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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In particular, Gilbert’s primary satire, of the English gentry, is unsalvageable.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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But to assume the weekend was all the sanctum of the media landed gentry would be to assume wrong.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2025
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Tennis is a proper sport but, compared to others, is a bearer of elegance and tradition, which are values resonating also with our brand.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
16 June 2025
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The tufted back and seat cushions add a touch of elegance, while the faux leather upholstery ensures durability and easy maintenance.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Eating meatloaf hot from the oven for dinner is merely its first step toward final glory, which is to be meatloaf sandwiches for lunch the next day.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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In its glory days, the hotel was a mainstay for out-of-towners visiting the Truman Sports Complex.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
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Baz Luhrmann’s tale of romance centered amidst glitz, grandeur and colliding classes is the latest in Performing Arts Fort Worth’s Broadway at the Bass Series Presented by PNC Bank.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2025
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Its setting once bore the rich grandeur of the Northwest, framed by mountains, royal robes of evergreens trailing into the placid harbor of Commencement Bay.—
Caroline Fraser
June 10,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2025
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“Nobility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nobility. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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