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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
Born to nobility; ultimately powerless.
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Devan Díaz, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
Heston’s square-jawed nobility was rarely better exploited — not even a cameo from Jesus near the end can overshadow his magisterial heroism.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
There is nobility in the climb, the challenge, the struggle.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
It was commissioned by Consuelo, the Dowager Duchess of Manchester, an American who married into British nobility.
—Ming Liu, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
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Devan Díaz, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
Heston’s square-jawed nobility was rarely better exploited — not even a cameo from Jesus near the end can overshadow his magisterial heroism.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
There is nobility in the climb, the challenge, the struggle.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
It was commissioned by Consuelo, the Dowager Duchess of Manchester, an American who married into British nobility.
—Ming Liu, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nobility
Noun
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What’s most important is to take it all in: the place, its majesty and its importance.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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Her majesty, the queen, is here.—
Jack Howland,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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See treasures The elegant artifacts likely belonged to a high-ranking individual, possibly a member of the aristocracy, experts said.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
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The period drama, which Marsh also co-wrote and starred in, tackled the decline of British aristocracy in the early 1900s, as depicted in the lives of the affluent Bellamy family and their servants.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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And that’s the same with Liverpool — the best team from start to finish — who have simply found a way to get more points than their rivals through a combination of technical brilliance and astute planning.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Will Tom Brady’s brilliance at quarterback translate into player selections?—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Apr. 2025
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Extreme caricatures of secondary figures (ancient maid, assorted daft gentry) keep us at an even further remove than the cameras do.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Because the imperial bureaucracy wasn’t large and did not penetrate to small towns or villages, much of local life was run by this gentry.—
Ian Johnson,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2025
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This dramatic addition is a great alternative to a veil for those who want a train, yet have a distinct volume and structure that lends a look a retro elegance.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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The one-shoulder design gives it a Grecian elegance that simultaneously reads regal yet effortless—the epitome of the Italian sprezzatura.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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Harris and several co-owners, including Mitch Rales and Mark Ein, grew up as Washington football fans during that era, which included the glory days of three Super Bowl championships from 1982-91.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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Players, coaching staff and fans all celebrated together on the pitch and in the club’s bar after the game, singing, dancing and revelling in title glory.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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There is nothing quite like Çırağan Palace Kempinski, with its Romanesque grandeur and gilded Ottoman halls.—
Erica Firpo,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The amphitheater's stunning acoustics and the set designs' grandeur make every performance an unforgettable experience.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Nobility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nobility. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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