as in aristocratic
of high birth, rank, or station
upper-class boys who had an entrenched sense of entitlement
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as in aristocracy
the highest class in a society
a school founded to educate the children of the upper class
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Recent Examples of upper-class
Jillian Steinhauer, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
Designed for upper-class interiors and inhabited by elite women, the estrado paradoxically became a locus of female agency and subversion within a place of confinement.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
But putting upper class white people on edge is the satirical aim here, as is Chloe Fineman’s politically correct mom.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Boston was a heavily white city at the time, and O’Grady said her class-conscious parents didn’t relate to many of the African Americans there, including upper-class Black Bostonians.
—Jillian Steinhauer, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
Designed for upper-class interiors and inhabited by elite women, the estrado paradoxically became a locus of female agency and subversion within a place of confinement.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
Our protagonist, Bernard Marx, is a sleep psychologist and an Alpha, a member of the upper class of society.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
But putting upper class white people on edge is the satirical aim here, as is Chloe Fineman’s politically correct mom.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upper-class
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Their attire and posture radiated an iconic, aristocratic style, exemplified by Vance's wife, who stood elegantly in her rose-pitch dress coat.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Despite the name, Palace hotels aren’t always centuries-old aristocratic mansions, and many feel thoroughly modern.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
AFAR Media,
15 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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With Houston pushing to stay in the West’s upper crust, the Rockets are known to be shopping.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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By Shannon Carlin August 1, 2024 8:06 AM EDT Kevin Kwan took inspiration for his best-selling 2013 rom-com, Crazy Rich Asians, from his own upper crust community in Singapore.—
Shannon Carlin,
TIME,
1 Aug. 2024
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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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