Synonyms of elites

elites

noun

plural of elite

as in aristocracies

individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class

the winners of this science award represent the elite of our high schools

Synonyms & Similar Words

• aristocracies
• best
• societies
• elect
• A-lists
• priesthoods
• illuminati
• tops
• royalties
• nobilities
• choices
• Halls of Fame
• qualities
• creams
• pinks
• prides
• flowers
• primes
• establishments
• upper crusts
• fat
• upper classes
• crème de la crème
• picks
• corps d'elite
• gentries
• caviars
• top drawers
• who's whos

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• masses
• commoners
• millions
• mobs
• herds
• multitudes
• unwasheds
• rank and files
• hoi polloi

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of elites

That kind of pressure from the elites, in combination with other wartime strains on Russia’s economy and society, could force Putin to negotiate a peace deal, the source said. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026

Viral memes, in 2024 and now, have romanticized him as a popular – and incredibly attractive – man of the people who made corporate elites within the American health insurance industry afraid. — Evan Clarkson, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026

Political freedoms have often been severely restricted, workers have few rights and power has typically been concentrated in the hands of political elites. — Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026

Although the wealthy Gulf oil states and small slivers of Arab elites flourished within this system, for most people the American order meant only violence, hopelessness, and deprivation. — Marc Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

The comparison holds in the sense that the destination, which sits between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, is where wealthy elites descend to socialize and relax on weekends, during the summer, and over holidays. — Hannah Seligson, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026

Across Africa, political elites have often sought healthcare or maintained homes abroad, even as public services at home struggle. — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

When his friend Tetsuo (Nozomu Sasaki) is abducted by military elites bent on turning him into a supernatural killer, Kaneda tries to rescue him. — David Faris, TheWeek, 14 Aug. 2026

Unlike many agrarian states, which relied on centralized bureaucracies and hereditary elites, Mongol political culture emphasized personal loyalty, military ability, and flexible leadership within clan networks. — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026