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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
Jessica Golden,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
In the past few months, ByteDance released Seedance, an AI video generator that many users are already calling the best in the world, and a new version of Seedream, an elite image model.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Xiao, Hsiao’s father, was born in China and his Tomorrow Holdings grew into a multibillion-dollar empire in part through business dealings with Communist Party elites, according to news reports.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The league announced a partnership Friday with the Chinese Basketball Association to help support the development of elite Chinese players, coaches and referees.
—Jessica Golden,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
In the past few months, ByteDance released Seedance, an AI video generator that many users are already calling the best in the world, and a new version of Seedream, an elite image model.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The Hudson Valley has attracted New York City’s elite since the Gilded Age, offering up large and luxurious retreats amid breathtaking natural beauty.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Xiao, Hsiao’s father, was born in China and his Tomorrow Holdings grew into a multibillion-dollar empire in part through business dealings with Communist Party elites, according to news reports.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elite
Noun
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The entire film plays out over one long party at an English estate, where the stuffy, traditional English aristocracy collide with Hedda’s bohemian artist friends.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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Lots of Guinness family members lived in England and had titles in British aristocracy, and some even became Protestant clergymen.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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In the series, Marie, an ambitious young woman of minor nobility, learns that her lung disease is terminal.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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The film focuses on the power grabbing tête-à-tête between both Sarah and Abigail, with the latter even marrying a colonel in order to regain her nobility.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While these prices are great as is, Prime members can save even more with member-exclusive discounts.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the menu items, Starbucks will also be selling exclusive Hello Kitty merchandise, including a plush, mug, and stainless steel cups.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Smith, coming off season bests in targets (10) and yards (114) in Week 5, should again be a focal point.—
Brad Evans,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Likely had a breakout season last year, totaling 42 catches, 477 yards and six touchdowns — all career bests.—
Hunter Simpson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Parker will play Mary Washington, George’s strong willed mother, while Rodgers will play Sally Cary, the charming beauty of the Virginia gentry who first sees his potential.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Elordi plays Heathcliff, the romantic anti-hero who is discovered on the streets before being taken in by a wealthy member of Britain’s landed gentry, only to fall in love with their daughter.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Make no mistake, though, this footballing mecca, where the turnstiles closed for the final time 25 years ago this week, was a truly special place.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Receiving that nomination, specifically for that album, was just so special.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If squirrels are a concern, attach wire mesh over top of the container.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Americans started brightly and confidently, getting control in midfield and probing with intent, but chances were rare, with the first real effort somewhat accidental as Zavier Gozo’s cross from the left clipped the top of the bar.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Without better reporting, lawmakers and analysts will have to act with incomplete knowledge, essentially guessing effective tax rates based on limited and sometimes misleading reporting.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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By better understanding how the AAC organizes vocal output in budgerigars, researchers hope to gain new insights into human speech disorders, such as aphasia and Parkinson’s disease, which can impair a person’s ability to produce language.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
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