noble savages

Definition of noble savagesnext
plural of noble savage

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noble savages
Noun
  • And if any of you barbarians out there slather ranch dressing on your wings, there’s a special place in hell just for you.
    Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
  • We were inspired by their outrageous VHS cover art that promised epic tales of heroic barbarians rescuing buxom babes from giant monsters.
    Bear McCreary, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Or Irish, in a time when they were seen as savages by the Englishmen?
    Arushi Jacob, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Noble savages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noble%20savages. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.

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