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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
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.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
There’s also a wealth of historic architecture here, not only ornate stone churches and imposing fortresses but also grand palazzos and manor houses that once were home to nobility and have now been turned into elegant boutique hotels and guest residences.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2025
And sure, there’s nobility in that.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 27 Aug. 2025
Even with the wheels starting to come off the British empire (this show is basically a Downton prequel), a place in English nobility will give the Russell heiress an otherwise unattainable level of social power, stationing her on the uppermost echelon of global influence.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
There’s also a wealth of historic architecture here, not only ornate stone churches and imposing fortresses but also grand palazzos and manor houses that once were home to nobility and have now been turned into elegant boutique hotels and guest residences.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2025
And sure, there’s nobility in that.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 27 Aug. 2025
Even with the wheels starting to come off the British empire (this show is basically a Downton prequel), a place in English nobility will give the Russell heiress an otherwise unattainable level of social power, stationing her on the uppermost echelon of global influence.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nobility
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Autumn Perkins, who lives in Middletown, Ohio, visited a Starbucks location inside Kroger and run by Kroger to order the mint majesty with two honeys.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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Photographers interested in capturing the majesty of the night sky should read our roundup of the best cameras and lenses for astrophotography.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
15 Sep. 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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From Spike Lee’s School Daze to the rhythmic brilliance of Drumline and the intensity of Burning Sands, these stories highlight the laughter, love, and lessons that make college life unforgettable.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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Thailand is brimming with exceptional storytellers and untapped creative brilliance.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
15 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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Pushing the boundaries of these materials Beyond their scientific elegance, MOFs are incredibly promising for real-world technologies.—
Stavroula Alina Kampouri,
The Conversation,
9 Oct. 2025
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Each towel is designed with a dobby border that adds a touch of elegance and luxury.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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Eric Decker will be back in Minneapolis on Saturday night for his Minnesota Golden Gophers' homecoming game, reliving the glory days.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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The 1950s and 1960s would prove to be the start of the glory days of the luxury coupe in America, with the nation’s economy growing as fast as the ribbons of brand-new interstate being paved from sea to shining sea.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
10 Oct. 2025
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The musical is set in the grandeur of Jackie Siegel’s world and told through her lens.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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That’s because Safdie wanted to give Kerr’s everyday life a sense of epic grandeur.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Nobility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nobility. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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