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gentries

noun

plural of gentry
as in classes
one of the segments of society into which people are grouped the old-line yachting gentry frowns on vulgar displays of wealth

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  1. classes
  2. levels
  3. ranks
Noun
  • Credit counseling organizations also offer free or low-cost classes and programs addressing topics like bankruptcy, credit card debt, mortgages, foreclosure, student loans and small business loans.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Yoga classes and open-air cinema nights are also held in this appealing rooftop space.
    — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of classes
Noun
  • Alcohol can also affect hormone levels, including estrogen, which can lead to breast cancer.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
  • Kirby applied his theory most prominently in June 2021, when United placed the largest aircraft order in its history, even as its passenger numbers remained far below pre-pandemic levels.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of levels
Noun
  • Socialists are counting on the promise of a society where all needs are met by a benevolent government to convert voters to their ranks.
    — Nolan Finley The Detroit News, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Having another Ballon d’Or winner in their ranks, the first since Messi left for Inter Miami, helped the French side add another layer of prestige in a calendar year that changed everything at the Parc des Princes.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of ranks
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“Gentries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentries. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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