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Recent Examples of earl
Klimek: Moving into the 20th century, Tony cited the story of an English earl named Lord Carnarvon.
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Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Aug. 2023
Other changes came at the hands of 18th and 19th century Westminster Abbey schoolboys, including future earls, who carved their initials and other graffiti on the back of the chair.
—Norman Vanamee, Town & Country, 7 May 2023
Normally, this homage would be performed by hereditary dukes and earls.
—Maria Mercedes Lara, Peoplemag, 6 May 2023
As the mere eldest daughter of an earl, Glenconner is unlikely to make the cut if rank is the sole factor.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2023
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Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Aug. 2023
Other changes came at the hands of 18th and 19th century Westminster Abbey schoolboys, including future earls, who carved their initials and other graffiti on the back of the chair.
—Norman Vanamee, Town & Country, 7 May 2023
Normally, this homage would be performed by hereditary dukes and earls.
—Maria Mercedes Lara, Peoplemag, 6 May 2023
As the mere eldest daughter of an earl, Glenconner is unlikely to make the cut if rank is the sole factor.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earl
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The duke's rift with his relatives, including his brother Prince William, is thought to have originated with his and Meghan's departure from royal life in 2020, though some reports have claimed that issues emerged before the couple's 2018 wedding.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
8 Apr. 2026
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The classic follows Prospero, an exiled duke who conjures a storm to exact revenge on those who wronged him, only to confront the possibility of forgiveness — while his daughter Miranda discovers love for the first time.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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Under the law, the remaining earls, viscounts and dukes who inherited their seats in the chamber along with their aristocratic titles will leave Parliament for good when the current session concludes this spring.—
Peter Weber,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
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Members of the upper chamber dropped their objections to legislation passed by the House of Commons ousting dozens of dukes, earls and viscounts who inherited their seats in the House of Lords, The Associated Press reported.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
12 Mar. 2026
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The marquess, however, decided not to buy the painting, which belongs to a private collection and, before now, has only ever been on public display once.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
27 Mar. 2026
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The agreement with the marquess allows Kays to take up to 25,000 tons of granite off the island by 2050.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The fires burned most of Nob Hill where the railroad barons lived.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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After England’s decisive defeat, John was forced to confront rebellious barons at home.—
Joëlle Rollo-Koster,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The baronet wanders around his castle numb on heroin, reeling from his spectacular flameout as CEO of Lumi and the recent loss of his seat in Parliament.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
2 Mar. 2026
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The characters exit their skyscraper office for new environs: a hedge fund, a fintech corporation, a golf-heavy retirement, and in Yas’s case, the socialite life as the new wife of a baronet.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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Despite concerns about his boorish behavior, questionable business dealings and unsavory friends, Andrew spent 10 years as Britain’s special envoy for international trade and remained a prince of the realm until the details of his relationship with Epstein were revealed last year.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Even members of the royal family with titles like prince and princess are known to bow or curtsy to greet the monarch and their spouse.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Two funerals will be held for the late margrave — one open to the public, and another private service.—
Janine Henni,
Peoplemag,
30 Dec. 2022
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Karl Max Heinrich Sixtus Xavier Felix Renatus Ludwig Gaetan Pius Ignatius, and his titles included king of Hungary and Bohemia, margrave of Moravia, and grand prince of Transylvania.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
12 Apr. 2022
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These men were called squires for most of the Middle Ages, but esquire began to appear in the 15th century.—
Melissa Mohr,
The Christian Science Monitor,
27 June 2022
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“Earl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earl. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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