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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 Marquess of Hartington and a member of the British aristocracy.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
But the rest of the aristocracy still favors sons over daughters.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
On the show, Ha, a maid, meets Bridgerton, whose family is of high-ranking aristocracy, at a masquerade ball, where her identity is concealed by a mask.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
According to Deirdre Clemente, a fashion and culture historian, the emergence of the suit as the standard for men in the 18th and 19th centuries was itself a rebellion against the ornate, flashy and colorful clothing associated with aristocracy.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for aristocracy
Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
But the rest of the aristocracy still favors sons over daughters.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
On the show, Ha, a maid, meets Bridgerton, whose family is of high-ranking aristocracy, at a masquerade ball, where her identity is concealed by a mask.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
According to Deirdre Clemente, a fashion and culture historian, the emergence of the suit as the standard for men in the 18th and 19th centuries was itself a rebellion against the ornate, flashy and colorful clothing associated with aristocracy.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aristocracy
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Performers in traditional dress portray Inca nobility, priests and warriors, and the rituals are conducted in Quechua, the language of the Inca Empire and still widely spoken in the Andes today.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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The Korean nobility of bygone eras simply had better taste.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The backstory The story begins with notorious playboy Huntington Hartford II, heir to the A&P empire, who set out to develop his own resort for the jet-setting elite on what was then known as Hog Island—Hartford successfully petitioned the Bahamian government to change its name.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Interestingly, Mother has visibly grown more human over her decades of consuming brain fluid, while the elites who drink her blood have grown more monstrous.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The nobles and gentry—the billionaires of Tudor England—made fortunes from the reclaimed monastery lands and created a myth of Henry’s military strength and English pride.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Oct. 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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In all, Enhanced said there were 14 personal bests set by 12 athletes, all of them swimmers and weightlifters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Despite the sporadic flips between putting on offensive clinics and going silent, Nazar posted career bests of 15 goals, 26 assists and 41 points in 66 games.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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All that society asked of you was to fulfil your own potential.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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According to the alliance, the theme emphasizes the LGBTQ+ community's place in American society, calls for resistance against efforts to diminish their rights and visibility and encourages people to live openly, proudly and without apology.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Jennifer Lopez is rom-com royalty.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Its publishing arm, D1 – established in 2017 – focuses on royalty collection, rights management and catalog development.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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In this perilous post-republic period of political persecution and violence, the chances are simply too high that the next elect this year will soon become governor.—
Joe Mathews,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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Inter took the Serie A title last night, having been champions-elect for weeks.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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George Gross, an expert on theology and the monarchy at King’s College London, said Monday's meeting was historic, particularly given the Vatican doesn't recognize the female priesthood.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Listen to the full episode to hear Misti get into the real solutions being researched right now, including ritualistic atomic priesthood, songs, and stories.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Aristocracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aristocracy. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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