as in nobles
a person of high birth or social position
could trace his lineage to an English aristocrat of the 17th century
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Recent Examples of aristocrats
In 1811 it was converted into a hotel and became the go-to destination for those on the Grand Tour, the journey across continental Europe that young aristocrats undertook to perfect their education.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Peyton, 27, showed small, delicate drawings of princes, aristocrats, historical figures, writers.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
The former shared their hobby with Javanese aristocrats and other elites, and the latter collaborated with local artisans who supplied the materials to serve Indonesian customers.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 17 Apr. 2026
War is the backdrop of Amy Ephron’s latest novel, a suspenseful noir that travels between the bohemians of Greenwich Village and the aristocrats of uptown.
—Air Mail, 11 Apr. 2026
The Catholic king, James II, was bitterly opposed by the Protestant aristocrats, who feared Catholic domination and French influence.
—David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
The sandwich and parliamentary democracy were made by English aristocrats and remade in America.
—Dominic Green, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Their clients were from a higher economic and social bracket—aristocrats, industrialists, movie directors, record moguls, rock stars.
—Han Ong, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
Across medieval Europe, aristocrats repeatedly set off fashion fads and scandals by wearing poulaines, shoes whose flamboyantly elongated pointed toes could stretch far beyond the natural length of their feet.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Peyton, 27, showed small, delicate drawings of princes, aristocrats, historical figures, writers.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
The former shared their hobby with Javanese aristocrats and other elites, and the latter collaborated with local artisans who supplied the materials to serve Indonesian customers.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 17 Apr. 2026
War is the backdrop of Amy Ephron’s latest novel, a suspenseful noir that travels between the bohemians of Greenwich Village and the aristocrats of uptown.
—Air Mail, 11 Apr. 2026
The Catholic king, James II, was bitterly opposed by the Protestant aristocrats, who feared Catholic domination and French influence.
—David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
The sandwich and parliamentary democracy were made by English aristocrats and remade in America.
—Dominic Green, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Their clients were from a higher economic and social bracket—aristocrats, industrialists, movie directors, record moguls, rock stars.
—Han Ong, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
Across medieval Europe, aristocrats repeatedly set off fashion fads and scandals by wearing poulaines, shoes whose flamboyantly elongated pointed toes could stretch far beyond the natural length of their feet.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aristocrats
nobles
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With the blessing and leadership of various popes, the nobles of Europe raised armies, crossed various countries or sailed to the Middle East to fight and save the Holy Land (Palestine) from Muslim domination, something that echoes down the centuries to today.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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The royal court, along with the palaces of nobles, became centers of elegance and display, with ceremonies and outward grandeur being an important part of courtly culture.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
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