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as in nobility
the highest class in a society
at one time in China only the aristocracy could own land
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as in elite
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
membership in the society is reserved for the literary world's aristocracy
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Recent Examples of aristocracy
She was born into the Anglo-Irish aristocracy, the product of a narcissistic mother, who was a scion of the Guinness-brewing fortune, and an Etonian father, who was killed in wartime Burma, when Blackwood was thirteen.
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Negar Azimi, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
Representing the aristocracy are two young lovers forbidden from coupling by her father and another who seeks her hand, but is being avidly pursued by her best friend.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Before Brummell, the aristocracy dressed in rich, smelly materials; after, styles were adapted from military uniforms—think of the broad shoulders of a British pinstripe suit, for example.
—Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
This isn’t a match the aristocracy would approve of, and sinister forces are determined to keep them apart.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025
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Negar Azimi, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
Representing the aristocracy are two young lovers forbidden from coupling by her father and another who seeks her hand, but is being avidly pursued by her best friend.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Before Brummell, the aristocracy dressed in rich, smelly materials; after, styles were adapted from military uniforms—think of the broad shoulders of a British pinstripe suit, for example.
—Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
This isn’t a match the aristocracy would approve of, and sinister forces are determined to keep them apart.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aristocracy
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Heston’s square-jawed nobility was rarely better exploited — not even a cameo from Jesus near the end can overshadow his magisterial heroism. 42.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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From ancient civilizations and medieval nobility to modern investors, gold has remained one of the most high-demand assets in human history.—
Nathan Mahr,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
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That’s my preferred interpretation, because the aristocrats and other elites in her novels are absurd creatures to begin with.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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How she would be received by the notoriously liberal Hollywood elite became a burning question.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2025
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She as the most gentry eyes and a delightful personality.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
15 Jan. 2025
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The Whitehaven neighborhood had developed in the late 19th century and attracted as residents the Memphis gentry.—
Michael T. Bertrand,
The Conversation,
5 June 2024
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Darnold shattered his previous career bests by completing 66.2% of his passes for 4,319 yards and 35 touchdowns while leading the Vikings to a 14-3 record.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Flack’s incoming winner bests Tate McRae's So Close to What.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Ultimately, those who carve out their own path rather than following society’s expectations tend to experience greater long-term fulfilment.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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What began as vigils for the dead have led to four months of near-daily protests that have drawn in large swaths of Serbian society and reached every corner of the Balkan nation.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, these companies pay severance taxes, royalties, property taxes, and more, all of which generate significant revenue for governments.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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To keep these stores operational, the company has reportedly withheld royalties and rent payments in various locations.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Second lady elect Usha Vance opted for a pink tea-length Oscar de la Renta coat and taupe boots.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2025
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With every point so critical, will coach Martin St. Louis elect to give Dobes more starts — or perhaps even a run of games at some point?—
Carol Schram,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Walt’s contains an extended attack on the foreign policy community, painting a dark picture, across multiple chapters, of a priesthood gripped by various pathologies, leading the country astray.—
Jake Sullivan,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Dec. 2018
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The mainstream church teaches that only men are endowed with priesthood power.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
29 Sep. 2024
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“Aristocracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aristocracy. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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