the nobility
noun
: the group of people who are members of the highest social class in some countries
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And, of course, one thing that can greatly help an outsider is the backing of the nobility, particularly those who have served as consuls previously.
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Quintus Tullius Cicero, Foreign Affairs, 20 Apr. 2012
Our goal is to reshape perceptions, emphasize the nobility of these creatures and deepen the conversation around conservation and coexistence.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
His father invited all the nobility of the region to a large festival to take place for three days, during which there would be much loud music and shouting.
—Nell Zink, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
The fledglings were savored by the nobility and the clergy, who, according to Fritz’s research, passed decrees to keep commoners from killing them, to preserve them for themselves.
—Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
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Quintus Tullius Cicero, Foreign Affairs, 20 Apr. 2012
Our goal is to reshape perceptions, emphasize the nobility of these creatures and deepen the conversation around conservation and coexistence.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
His father invited all the nobility of the region to a large festival to take place for three days, during which there would be much loud music and shouting.
—Nell Zink, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
The fledglings were savored by the nobility and the clergy, who, according to Fritz’s research, passed decrees to keep commoners from killing them, to preserve them for themselves.
—Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the nobility
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“The nobility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20nobility. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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