1
as in aristocracy
the highest class in a society
poor tenant farmers working for landed gentry
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as in class
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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Recent Examples of gentry
Although most of the framers of the Constitution were landed gentry and the first U.S. presidents were wealthy by the standards of the day, their wealth was relatively modest by comparison with that of today’s ultrarich.
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Zachary Karabell, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025
Jane Austen transformed the world with stories detailing societal restrictions and class disparities among the 18th-century English landed gentry.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 17 Jan. 2025
She as the most gentry eyes and a delightful personality.
—Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
She as the most gentry eyes and a delightful personality.
—Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
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Zachary Karabell, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025
Jane Austen transformed the world with stories detailing societal restrictions and class disparities among the 18th-century English landed gentry.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 17 Jan. 2025
She as the most gentry eyes and a delightful personality.
—Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
She as the most gentry eyes and a delightful personality.
—Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentry
Noun
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See treasures The elegant artifacts likely belonged to a high-ranking individual, possibly a member of the aristocracy, experts said.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
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The period drama, which Marsh also co-wrote and starred in, tackled the decline of British aristocracy in the early 1900s, as depicted in the lives of the affluent Bellamy family and their servants.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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That means Eternal Spark has some of the largest outdoor space available in its class.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2025
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That savings could basically pay for the majority of the draft class.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2025
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His name has special significance: His first name, which means nobility and strength, was suggested by Arik's sister-in-law, while his middle name is the same as Arik’s.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Some of Hollywood’s biggest names have centuries-old ties to nobility.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
2 Jan. 2025
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These days, things have changed — thanks to landmark civil rights cases like Loving v. Virginia and more mixed-race families from all over the world — but this racial caste system still very much exists.—
Melanie Curry,
Refinery29,
19 Apr. 2025
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So if the party was going to succeed, this class had to be destroyed and replaced with a new bureaucratic caste of Communist officials.—
Ian Johnson,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2025
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Start small—research, visit, and connect with folks who’ve already made the move.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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Here’s exactly how to approach the conversation with your folks, and how to navigate the most common scenarios.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
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When traveling with a partner, or with friends, the strategizing can reach a whole other level.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The duo forged a bond while on England duty at under-17 level.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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The First and only estate winery in Aruba, Alto Vista Winery & Distillery, didn’t disappoint.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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The study also found that 81% of Gen Z have engaged in conversations around estate planning, compared to 68% of older generations.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Gentry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentry. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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