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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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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
The film focuses on the power grabbing tête-à-tête between both Sarah and Abigail, with the latter even marrying a colonel in order to regain her nobility.
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Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 23 Sep. 2025
So there's a nobility in that, but also an ickiness.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
Sitting for a portrait was once reserved for the elite, with kings, queens, and nobility commissioning grand works to immortalize themselves and assert their authority.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
And sure, there’s nobility in that.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 27 Aug. 2025
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Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 23 Sep. 2025
So there's a nobility in that, but also an ickiness.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
Sitting for a portrait was once reserved for the elite, with kings, queens, and nobility commissioning grand works to immortalize themselves and assert their authority.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
And sure, there’s nobility in that.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nobility
Noun
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That doesn’t mean there isn’t pop majesty here too.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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Cypress captures the majesty of the tall evergreen, enriched with lush green undertones for depth.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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Neither have confirmed the collaboration at the time of going to print, but fans are already buzzing about the pairing of K-pop royalty and British pop aristocracy.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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The entire film plays out over one long party at an English estate, where the stuffy, traditional English aristocracy collide with Hedda’s bohemian artist friends.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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After the game of a lifetime, few would have begrudged Guglielmo Vicario the chance to revel in his brilliance.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Sanders said of Ohtani's brilliance.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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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
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Elordi plays Heathcliff, the romantic anti-hero who is discovered on the streets before being taken in by a wealthy member of Britain’s landed gentry, only to fall in love with their daughter.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
3 Sep. 2025
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To build on this legacy, the release of Kirkè Overdose celebrates a decade of elegance, power and transformation.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Back on the grounds, the Colonial-style main residence is the epitome of classic elegance.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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Up-and-comer status gifted el Khaleel’s group, Mantronix, with the glory of a four-hundred-dollar gig at the rec center, home to youth basketball games, baton-twirling competitions, after-school child care, and — on occasion — community concerts.—
Jeff Pearlman,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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Early on a winter Saturday morning in 1981, Louis Garcia stood awestruck by the power and glory of Riverside Church.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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On the surface, Trump longs for grandeur.—
Michelle Goldberg,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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The village of Caprarola is where the pinnacle of Italian grandeur meets small-town charm—a place to slow down and soak in centuries of beauty.—
Fulvio De Bonis,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Nobility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nobility. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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