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as in nobility
the highest class in a society
at one time in China only the aristocracy could own land
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as in elite
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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Recent Examples of aristocracy
The royal house was overthrown during the German Revolution that followed World War I, however, two branches still remain in the aristocracy.
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 30 June 2025
First popular as a leisurely racquet sport among the aristocracy of England, tennis players often wore long trousers, sporty knit vests and even neckties to dress for the sport.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Thomas Edison makes real the once fantastical notion of an entire building lit up by electricity, and Oscar Wilde charms the New York aristocracy with his witticisms, if not his plays.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 24 June 2025
Marc Piasecki Pinky rings are loaded with cultural significance, from mob bosses to the aristocracy.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 June 2025
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 30 June 2025
First popular as a leisurely racquet sport among the aristocracy of England, tennis players often wore long trousers, sporty knit vests and even neckties to dress for the sport.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Thomas Edison makes real the once fantastical notion of an entire building lit up by electricity, and Oscar Wilde charms the New York aristocracy with his witticisms, if not his plays.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 24 June 2025
Marc Piasecki Pinky rings are loaded with cultural significance, from mob bosses to the aristocracy.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aristocracy
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Another constitutional clause that was removed from the Library of Congress' website included a line that bars Congress from offering Americans titles of nobility — a limitation that sought to safeguard the United States government from being influenced by European monarchies.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Robert is a marquis, inheritor of an ancient title of nobility, who nonetheless has German Jewish ancestry, something that attracts the attention of other characters.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 July 2025
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Though Indian elites long viewed the US with suspicion, relations between the two countries have improved in recent decades — particularly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power, with Washington viewing the Asian nation as a potential bulwark against a rising China.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Freedom: Conservatives prize personal liberty, which should include the freedom to generate your own power — a right already exercised by ordinary homeowners, not just elites.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Public Health and Race in Los Angeles, 1879-1939, Natalia Molina systematically breaks down how, more than a century ago, the Chinese, Japanese, and Mexican communities of Los Angeles were portrayed as health threats to the white gentry.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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This differed from Europe, where land ownership was immobilized by gentry classes who housed and employed farmers.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
15 June 2025
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Napheesa Collier finished with 25 points and nine rebounds, Courtney Williams added 23 points and five assists, and the Lynx had season bests in points, rebounds and free throws in dominating Las Vegas 109-78.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
26 July 2025
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers franchise quarterback is coming off the best year of his career, which began with a life-changing contract, continued with the birth of his first daughter and wrapped with personal bests of a 10-7 record, 4,500 passing yards and 41 touchdowns.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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The task now is clear: invest in education, demand higher standards, and rebuild trust from the ground up – because the future of health, sustainability, and society may well be dependent on it.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The film tells the story of a new Ireland through its vibrant music scene, capturing a post-colonial society where folk music reflects both the weight of historical trauma and the hope of a brighter future.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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Like any stoned person would in the presence of hip-hop royalty, Lacy decided to break the ice with a joke.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
14 Aug. 2025
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Smart contracts can automate royalty payments, but court systems still determine ownership disputes and infringement claims.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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If the high court elects to take up the case, the justices would be tasked with asking if such bans on adults ages 18 through 20 from purchasing firearms are legal.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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Members of Iranian paramilitary women forces (Basij) wear masks of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US elect Donald Trump with a red cross of it, during an anti-Israeli rally to show their solidarity with the Palestinian and Lebanese people, in Tehran, January 10, 2025.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Francis joined the Catholic priesthood at 18 and rose up the ranks of the Argentine clergy.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
15 July 2025
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Back in the 1980s, Nicanor Palacios was an altar boy with Leo during his early priesthood in nearby Piura, and traveled the area with him for services.—
Caitlin Stephen Hu,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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“Aristocracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aristocracy. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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