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ennobled

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verb

past tense of ennoble

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of ennobled
Verb
The entire production is ennobled by his gift for listening actively to scene partners rather than waiting for his turn to speak. Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025 At number 38, the extraordinary Hôtel Maurel de Pontèves—built by one Pierre Maurel, a cloth trader who was ennobled and became provincial treasurer, is worth a closer look. Kate Maxwell, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ennobled
Adjective
  • But there’s also tragedy, not least in the nation’s failure to live up to its exalted ideals.
    Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 July 2026
  • Only four players have registered five-or-more goals and assists in the Premier League across each of the past three seasons, with Guimaraes finding himself in exalted company alongside Mohamed Salah, Bruno Fernandes and Jarrod Bowen.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Instead of simply reclining backward, the seat moves forward and up, so your legs and back are slightly elevated in a more comfortable position.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Even something as simple as seeing avocado prepared in an unfamiliar way showed him that what his own family already did well could still be elevated through a different perspective.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • While that’s a noble and smart goal, there is some wiggle room.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The movie taps into what’s noble and valid and genuine about those feelings.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Millions of Americans are already injecting unapproved chemicals like peptides promoted by a hodgepodge of wellness influencers and celebrity podcasters.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • This Spidey adventure was promoted as a reset in the web-slinging series.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • In keeping with the magnanimous Nobel brand, Ludvig refused to patent any part of it.
    Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
  • Asked Monday whether the upcoming schedule feels magnified given the looming deadline, Alvarez maintained the magnanimous attitude that has spread across his clubhouse.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Adjective
  • Using peak-season tomatoes and peaches elevates low-effort salad from delicious to sublime.
    Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Prepare it with care, smart technique and sublime ingredients?
    Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 29 July 2026

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“Ennobled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ennobled. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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