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or gentlepersons
as in aristocrats
a man or woman of high birth or social position
gentlepersons did not want to be seen keeping company with commoners
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Noun
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The sandwich and parliamentary democracy were made by English aristocrats and remade in America.—
Dominic Green,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026 -
Their clients were from a higher economic and social bracket—aristocrats, industrialists, movie directors, record moguls, rock stars.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There’s also just one overwhelming evil force in this play — the Nazis — whereas Dumas had his musketeers fighting not just ruthless government officials but royalty, religious leaders and nobles.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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The one thing about this show, the nobles, the kings and queens are all terribly interesting.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Gentlepeople.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentlepeople. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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