haute monde

Definition of haute mondenext

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Noun
  • In the context of the song, though, the ability to withstand suffering takes on a kind of nobility—not as a good in itself but as a sign of perseverance.
    Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 2 Mar. 2026
  • The most recent season featured Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) falling for maid and illegitimate child of nobility Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha) over the course of eight very Cinderella-esque episodes.
    Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Born in Detroit and raised among jazz royalty—his father, keyboardist Emmanuel Riggins, was a respected musician—Riggins grew up immersed in swing and soul.
    Marcus J. Moore, Pitchfork, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Co-showrunners Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses started out in network sitcoms, with the former ascending to TV royalty in the genre.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • In a free society, there should be many kinds of schools that reflect different philosophies of education.
    Nicholas Tampio, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
  • With more than 70 entries, paradegoers will cheer on schools, businesses, officials, veterans, first responders, Irish heritage societies and other groups.
    Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Skipping Surface Preparation The quality and longevity of a tile installation often depend on the quality and thoroughness of surface preparation.
    Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • In addition to seeking Mandelson’s withdrawal from the House of Lords, Starmer has sought to strip him of his peerage — a somewhat Herculean task that can only be done through an act of parliament.
    Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 3 Feb. 2026
  • On Monday, a Downing Street spokesperson said that Starmer believes that Mandelson should be stripped of his peerage.
    Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 2 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The nobles and gentry—the billionaires of Tudor England—made fortunes from the reclaimed monastery lands and created a myth of Henry’s military strength and English pride.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Parker will play Mary Washington, George’s strong willed mother, while Rodgers will play Sally Cary, the charming beauty of the Virginia gentry who first sees his potential.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In modernizing and Americanizing the Charles Dickens novel, Alfonso Cuarón expunged many of Great Expectations’s subplots in favor of a 1998-friendly romantic drama that cemented Paltrow as an emblem of gentility.
    Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 25 Dec. 2025
  • Ferrara’s arrival in New York City and subsequent entry into the movie business is presented as something like a case of recidivism, a dive from suburban gentility into the cauldron of steaming garbage that was Fun City–era Manhattan.
    Nick Pinkerton, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Besides, he’s already got a first name that sounds like a last name, signifying the American upper crust.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
  • But Denver was not returning to the NFL’s upper crust as a family business.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Haute monde.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haute%20monde. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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