as in aristocrats
a man or woman of high birth or social position
an elite school for children of nobles
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Recent Examples of nobles
While life expectancy was lower during the 15th Century, nobles like Simonetta often lived longer due in part to their wealth.
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
17 June 2026
One of these high-ranking British nobles was the Earl of Euston.
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Past the violin was an oil painting of the child Mozart entertaining nobles at the Maison du Temple.
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Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
The son of Italian nobles, Baldassare Castiglione’s main claim to fame was writing a book of etiquette based on his experience as a courtier, a person who serves as an attendant to a king, queen, or other member of a royal family.
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René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
With the blessing and leadership of various popes, the nobles of Europe raised armies, crossed various countries or sailed to the Middle East to fight and save the Holy Land (Palestine) from Muslim domination, something that echoes down the centuries to today.
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Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
That name comes from the Old Testament book of Nehemiah, when the prophet Nehemiah used his influence to coordinate a large assembly to call out the nobles and moneylenders for exploiting the Israelites.
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Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
At balls that approximate what Bridgerton might be like if the charming debutantes were matched with white-haired monsters instead of handsome, age-appropriate nobles, Commanders spike their prospective Wives’ drinks.
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Judy Berman,
Time,
8 Apr. 2026
One historic pad in London, England, is ready to welcome nobles of the present day.
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Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2026
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
17 June 2026
One of these high-ranking British nobles was the Earl of Euston.
—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Past the violin was an oil painting of the child Mozart entertaining nobles at the Maison du Temple.
—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
The son of Italian nobles, Baldassare Castiglione’s main claim to fame was writing a book of etiquette based on his experience as a courtier, a person who serves as an attendant to a king, queen, or other member of a royal family.
—
René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
With the blessing and leadership of various popes, the nobles of Europe raised armies, crossed various countries or sailed to the Middle East to fight and save the Holy Land (Palestine) from Muslim domination, something that echoes down the centuries to today.
—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
That name comes from the Old Testament book of Nehemiah, when the prophet Nehemiah used his influence to coordinate a large assembly to call out the nobles and moneylenders for exploiting the Israelites.
—
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
At balls that approximate what Bridgerton might be like if the charming debutantes were matched with white-haired monsters instead of handsome, age-appropriate nobles, Commanders spike their prospective Wives’ drinks.
—
Judy Berman,
Time,
8 Apr. 2026
One historic pad in London, England, is ready to welcome nobles of the present day.
—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nobles
aristocrats
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Members of the monarchy wave from carriages, aristocrats don faintly cartoonish top hats and extravagant millinery threatens to obscure the view at every turn.
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Fancy stepping into the world of aristocrats and royals alike?
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“Nobles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nobles. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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