Synonyms of blue bloods

blue bloods

noun

plural of blue blood

as in nobles

a man or woman of high birth or social position

one need not be a blue blood to enjoy the amenities at the Royal Crown Hotel

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nobles
• aristocrats
• patricians
• gentles
• gentlepeople
• magnates
• magnificoes
• socialites
• swells
• gentlefolks
• moguls
• nabobs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• commoners
• plebeians
• proletarians
• plebs
• peasants
• roturiers
• canailles
• peons
• fellahin
• boors

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of blue bloods

But the fact that the top two quarterbacks in a recruiting class both spurned blue bloods to stay with rising programs close to home is remarkable. — Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 30 July 2026

José Canale walked up to the spot and buried it to send one of the sport’s blue bloods packing. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 29 June 2026

Over an 11-year span that ended in 2020, the Huskies produced 10 first-round selections — the stuff of blue bloods, essentially. — Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2026

His first collegiate head-coaching job is one of the bluest of blue bloods — and hottest seats in the sport. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026

Meaning the consensus appears to be that Duke (233 points) is the best job in the sport, followed by a fairly even split between the three other blue bloods. — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026

Just hours after the last of the confetti was Roomba-ed up in Levi’s Stadium, Disney’s sales team issued formal proposals to the NFL’s official sponsors, a crew of blue bloods that includes Anheuser-Busch InBev, Verizon, Procter & Gamble, Visa and PepsiCo. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026

And what of a matchup of blue bloods with Notre Dame, a series that’s scheduled for 2028 and 2029? — Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026

Jewels with connections to French royals—or any blue bloods, for that matter—typically fetch extraordinary prices at auction. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026