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
Walter may have immigrated to England from Ireland; his wife, meanwhile, was a member of a lower gentry English family.
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Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
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.
—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
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Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentry
Noun
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Sam’s parents were the discount-rack version of Southern aristocracy.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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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
Noun
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After getting up and leaving class, he was offered an alternate assignment, Amsalem said.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 May 2025
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Parents can offer children opportunities to develop their strengths through summer classes, clubs, and teams—or simply unstructured time at home.—
Russell Shaw,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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During the Bengal Famine of 1943, even members of the highest castes were forced to eat snails.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
2 May 2025
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The spirit of caste is malignant and dangerous everywhere.—
Margie Burns,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Well, while there may not be a C-1 in a showroom near you just yet, the folks at Lit did indeed succeed in building a functioning prototype of their vehicle.—
Ben Coxworth
May 18,
New Atlas,
18 May 2025
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For some folks, this summer will be a time of relaxation: picnics, barbecues, vacation.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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Around 5,000 buildings were destroyed in St. Louis alone, St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer said in a post on X. Buildings and cars were destroyed, homes are missing entire walls and upper levels of houses and buildings are gone, photos of the disaster show.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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This proved to be a good decision, as people resonated with the film on a very emotional level.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
18 May 2025
Noun
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With five bedrooms and six bathrooms, the contemporary, immaculate and gated estate is a fusion of sophistication, style and comfort across all of its 5,500 square feet of living space.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
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Jan can't leave the Harrigan's Cotswolds' estate, but agrees to rendezvous with her at a nearby pub.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
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“Gentry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentry. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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