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as in aristocracy
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
the winners of this science award represent the elite of our high schools
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as in nobility
the highest class in a society
the country's elite owned or controlled most of the wealth
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Recent Examples of elite
Liza Esquibias, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
That would have ranked among the elite single-season performances in baseball history.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
The Cabinet is expected to promote policies favoring business and the financial elite.
—Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025
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Vowing to leave his murderous tendencies in America, Joe was faced with temptation when a murderer dubbed the Eat the Rich Killer began taking the lives of his new, elite friends.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
That would have ranked among the elite single-season performances in baseball history.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Despite the national team recently being promoted to the Nations League Group A under head coach Craig Bellamy, Wales lag behind the continent’s elite with a 49th-place ranking out of 55 countries.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
The Cabinet is expected to promote policies favoring business and the financial elite.
—Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elite
Adjective
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Some of these micro-events could be exclusive product launch workshops.—
John Hall,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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The genetically gifted duo stayed at the home of Gerber’s parents, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, at the exclusive El Dorado Golf & Beach Club in Los Cabos, Mexico.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2025
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Greek philosopher Aristotle used the term to describe the rule of aristocracy, or elite powerful societal class, according to National Geographic.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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As in all Hermès product categories, the equestrian theme runs throughout, reflecting the brand’s roots as a saddler to Parisian aristocracy.—
Carol Besler,
Robb Report,
21 Nov. 2024
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The space feels fresh, bright, and fun, without sacrificing an ounce of nobility.—
Joyce Onuorah,
Essence,
14 Jan. 2025
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Many movies and television shows have told accounts — both fictional and based on true events — of British nobility, from the striving members of Regency society depicted in Bridgerton to the more modern history editorialized in The Crown.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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Visit Anaheim: People affected by the wildfires can visit Visit Anaheim’s official website and find special hotel offers and assistance.—
Janhvi Bhojwani,
NBC News,
10 Jan. 2025
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The 73-page civil complaint, filed Thursday in Santa Fe, New Mexico, names special prosecutor Kari T. Morrissey, First District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies, Santa Fe County sheriff’s deputies and the Santa Fe County commission.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Jackson notched career bests with 4,172 passing yards, 41 passing touchdowns and four interceptions (among full seasons as the starter).—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Coach Sean McVay did not suspend Robinson, who has 31 receptions and career bests of 505 yards and seven touchdowns.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
10 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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Weather permitting but even in the occasional, rejuvenating drizzle, in wellies and hunting jackets like English gentry, Asher and Carol would tramp the grounds with the trio of dogs manic over every deer or rabbit.—
Lizz Schumer,
Peoplemag,
13 Sep. 2024
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And that same place gives the Eagles, 49ers and Cowboys better odds of winning the Super Bowl than the Lions at plus-2,000.—
Kirkland Crawford,
Detroit Free Press,
20 July 2023
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On Tuesday Biden touted increases in Border Patrol staffing and also increased fentanyl seizures at the border, which officials have said shows that apprehension is getting better.—
Adam Shaw,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2023
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At the top of this season, those missions are done.—
Megan Vick,
Variety,
11 Jan. 2025
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In an interview with Elle, Taylor shared her go-to dinner party recipes, and Nigella Lawson's Mughlai Chicken was at the top of her list.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2025
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“Elite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elite. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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