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as in aristocracy
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
the winners of this science award represent the elite of our high schools
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as in nobility
the highest class in a society
the country's elite owned or controlled most of the wealth
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Recent Examples of elite
Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
First, the Mountaineers’ defense will test KU’s offense, as West Virginia is elite at locking down anything inside the arc.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 8 Jan. 2026
Rodríguez is known for her close ties to Venezuela’s military and political elite and her role in managing the economy amid sanctions and chronic instability.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Over the years, many stars have passed through the Globes' big stage, from Gena Rowlands to Sally Field, to Julia Roberts and more, giving us buzzy fashion moments, heartfelt speeches and of course, the chaos that only a show with Hollywood's most elite mingling and drinking can bring.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
First, the Mountaineers’ defense will test KU’s offense, as West Virginia is elite at locking down anything inside the arc.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
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As the show climbs the charts, an appearance on TBPN has become a status marker for the tech elite.
—Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 8 Jan. 2026
Rodríguez is known for her close ties to Venezuela’s military and political elite and her role in managing the economy amid sanctions and chronic instability.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elite
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In its October response to the suit, the club maintained that its rules grant the board of governors exclusive control over bylaw changes.—
Chase Jordan
January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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At this exclusive, high-energy event, the world’s most innovative leaders will convene to explore how AI, humanity, and strategy converge to redefine, again, the future of work.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Head to Taormina Long before Netflix showcased its good looks to the world in The White Lotus, Taormina was a magnet for poets, film stars, and the aristocracy (a key Grand Tour destination).—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Some moved to England in order to receive an education or marry into the aristocracy; others journeyed to India, Macau, or Rome.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
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Long Names for Boys Often tied to strength, heritage, and tradition, long names for boys are sometimes tied to nobility.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
13 Jan. 2026
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Its medical professionals aren’t just competent but morally perfect, their personal failings serving mainly to make their essential nobility more tangible.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2026
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Nowadays, Khloé Kardashian will only accept one very special boy in her bed.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The defensive coordinator, who has a special relationship with his longtime pupil, is happy to see Scott on the upswing.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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The 7-footer has been great for San Antonio after signing a four-year, $41 million contract this past summer, averaging personal bests in points, rebounds, assists and blocks per game.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Cameron Boozer had 17 points and season-bests in assists with nine and steals with four for Duke (13-1, 2-0).—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Jan. 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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Without better reporting, lawmakers and analysts will have to act with incomplete knowledge, essentially guessing effective tax rates based on limited and sometimes misleading reporting.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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By better understanding how the AAC organizes vocal output in budgerigars, researchers hope to gain new insights into human speech disorders, such as aphasia and Parkinson’s disease, which can impair a person’s ability to produce language.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
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An individual was seen on CCTV footage inside of the synagogue wearing a hooded top and pouring liquid from what appeared to be a gasoline container.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Store cosmetics, glasses, and jewelry in the bathroom or on a dresser top.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Elite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elite. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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