ARISTOCRACIES Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

aristocracies

noun

plural of aristocracy

as in elites

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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Noun

Interesting, the report also suggests London is looking like a relative bargain to global elites.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 July 2026
Instead, future elites often improve slowly, explore diverse interests before specializing, and don't always stand out as children.

— Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of elites

Noun

Linguistic diversity is not a good acquired at no expense to the societies that have chosen it (or been forced to choose it) over homogeneity.

— Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Storms smash into cities, disease shuts down whole societies, and millions of humans migrate across the globe.

— Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

Definition of societies

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Atwell, the 26-year-old five-year veteran, has modest career bests of 67 receptions (2023), 562 yards (2024), and three touchdowns (2023).

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2026
Mahrez is retiring from international soccer as a five-time Premier League winner and one of Africa's bests.

— Juliana Kim, NPR, 6 July 2026

Definition of best

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Veleria Levy, representative-elect for northeast Charlotte’s state House District 99, testified against Duke’s original proposal this spring.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026
According to attorney Justin Smith, who is here today to represent mayor-elect Erickson, the board will begin the morning with ballots considered by the resolution board on Election Night.

— Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 8 July 2026

Definition of elect

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Texans benefit from the production of the gas, the royalties from the gas, and all of our natural resources God has given us.

— Nathalie Marie Palacios, CBS News, 12 July 2026
Creators appoint a Collective Management Organization (CMO) to license rights and collect royalties on their behalf, often through blanket licenses.

— Zoey Forbes, The Dial, 7 July 2026

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