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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In summer, the Local by Loews partnership with Sweat Forum brings pop-up fitness classes to the lawn at Horsefeather Social, adding community-forward faces to the roster.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
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But with veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford back and several recent draft classes producing emerging stars, the Rams will be among the favorites to make their third Super Bowl appearance under McVay.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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Surf here is at its peak from May to October, with breaks suitable for surfers of all levels.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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Fried food is one of the most outstanding facets of Spanish cuisine and it is crafted with expert levels of care and quality.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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The show portrays devious, cocaine-huffing young bankers climbing the ranks of global finance, and Yasmin—or Yas, for short—has cut the least noble path of all.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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Alice’s father is a British government official high in the ranks of Bombay society so her friendship with film star Rochana is frowned on by her strict mother.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Gentries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentries. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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