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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The pride of the British aristocracy and a heroine to gay people and ethnic minorities.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
10 May 2025
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Afternoon tea parties have a rich history among the British aristocracy but are less common in North America.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The class is specifically designed to provide an opportunity to ask questions about Christianity and our Lutheran theology.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
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Trump spoke for nearly an hour to the class of 2025 at their commencement ceremony, taking moments to honor individual members of the class and heralding the whole class as the future of the military.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
24 May 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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Erasing women makes men into the main characters in life and in history, and women into supporting cast, or caste.—
Anna Funder,
Time,
6 May 2025
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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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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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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
Noun
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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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Pensacola faced the highest sea level rise, at a rate of 3.709 millimeters a year.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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In the next weeks, Burberry will be taking a handful of international customers on a trip to Highgrove, King Charles’ private home and gardens in Gloucestershire, England, to mark the launch of the brand’s latest collaboration with the estate.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Overwhelmed and fed up with Simone’s behavior, Devon heads to the Kell estate hoping to bring her sister home to help.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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“Gentry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentry. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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