nobility

noun

nō-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce nobility (audio)
Definition of nobilitynext
1
as in majesty
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale was struck by the nobility of such an old, distinguished castle

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2
as in aristocracy
the highest class in a society wealthy plantation owners constituted the nobility of colonial Virginia

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Recent Examples of nobility Despite her lot in life, Sophie is highly educated, speaks fluent French and carries herself with dignified nobility. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 June 2026 In this iteration, the cylindrical bulk of Madison Square Garden acquires a certain classical nobility, wrapped in terra-cotta tiles that glitter through a corset of stone ribs. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026 From the 16th century, and especially after the creation of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth (1569), Polish nobility recruited Jews to function as managers of their estates and to develop trading routes. — Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 June 2026 Performers in traditional dress portray Inca nobility, priests and warriors, and the rituals are conducted in Quechua, the language of the Inca Empire and still widely spoken in the Andes today. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nobility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nobility
  1. majesty
  2. aristocracy
  3. brilliance
  4. gentry
  5. elegance
  6. glory
  7. grandeur
Noun
  • The banks of the pool—at its best a scene of unparalleled American majesty—took on a sort of circus atmosphere as locals and tourists alike stopped by to see the disaster for themselves.
    — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
  • On the Vietnam side (Ban Gioc), there are several smaller waterfalls to the side that add to the majesty.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 16 July 2026
Definition of majesty
Noun
  • Orangeries, once a status symbol for European aristocracy, are a glamorous accoutrement in large town or country houses.
    — Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • At last, Jones also thought, there was a chance to spotlight the dynamic between North Wales‘ working-class community and its aristocracy on the big screen, a corner of Britain’s social history that has long been sidelined.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026
Definition of aristocracy
Noun
  • But the combination of individual brilliance and collective endeavour is potent and has a multiplier effect.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • The Hole Truth And Nothing Butt, telling the story of these Texan wildmen and their real-life moments of brilliance and hilarity, with revelations of profound sadness.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 20 July 2026
Definition of brilliance
Noun
  • 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
  • Grammer will play Lord Fairfax, the unofficial leader of the Virginia gentry who has a complicated relationship to young George Washington as both his crucial mentor and as the father of his romantic rival.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Definition of gentry
Noun
  • Granted, the front foyer has glistening hardwood flooring, an open stairway, and wide seven-inch baseboard trim combined with crown molding to add a touch of elegance.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
  • Red, nude, and pale pink polishes carry a refined elegance that never looks dated.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 July 2026
Definition of elegance
Noun
  • Aged golf legends trying and failing to relive their glory days.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • The glory of winning an Open does not depend on the venue, but Birkdale offers a particular prestige.
    — Gregg Evans, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of glory
Noun
  • The waterfront, punctuated by the Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery, shows the grandeur of Portugal's Age of Exploration.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
  • Nolan's non-linear storytelling and minimal exposition challenge some, yet the visual grandeur and powerful performances, including Anne Hathaway's Penelope and a diverse ensemble, are undeniable.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of grandeur

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