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as in aristocratic
of high birth, rank, or station
despite his noble background, the prince is known for his unpretentious way with common people
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as in great
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
the factory owner had a kind, noble disposition that showed in his unstinting generosity toward the poor our country was founded on the noble ideas that are put forth in the Founding Fathers' writings
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as in honorable
following the accepted rules of moral conduct
his noble behavior even as he was being unjustly attacked by his political opponents
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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
Peter the Great's plan to build for Russia a capital city as noble as any in Europe
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as in wonderful
of the very best kind
a noble racehorse
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as in distinguished
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
a noble professor known internationally for his medical research
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as in aristocrat
a man or woman of high birth or social position
an elite school for children of nobles
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Recent Examples of noble
David Decosse, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
What was once a noble impulse — the ability to assimilate and share the feelings of others — has, in its most unmitigated form, become a liability, one that foreign adversaries and domestic radicals alike have learned to exploit.
—Kevin Waldman, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2025
Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
In one, the Boston commoners Barney and Ann Smith might as well be English nobles for all the red drapery surrounding them.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Bonhoeffer’s understanding of conscience inspires heroic action: People really can do the most dangerous and noble things — a good reminder in our low, dishonest times.
—David Decosse, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
What was once a noble impulse — the ability to assimilate and share the feelings of others — has, in its most unmitigated form, become a liability, one that foreign adversaries and domestic radicals alike have learned to exploit.
—Kevin Waldman, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
Up to 4,000 years ago in the Yellow River Valley, craftspeople were smelting tin, copper and lead into bronze goblets, and Shang dynasty nobles drank rice wine from these ornate cups.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
In one, the Boston commoners Barney and Ann Smith might as well be English nobles for all the red drapery surrounding them.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noble
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The original show’s focus was Thomas Ravenel and Shep Rose, two male members of the aristocratic class in South Carolina.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Essence,
11 Apr. 2025
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But by the 18th century the Republic of Venice was in decline, and some aristocratic families, though still noble in name, had lost much of their wealth and could not afford a substantial dowry.—
Manuela Callari,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This is a great UFC Fight Night that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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Cancer, a disease that doesn’t discriminate and spares no one from its reach, has long been one of humanity’s greatest adversaries.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Court documents show Blankenship has been employed by the city since 2006 following his honorable discharge from the Coast Guard.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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White Painted Woman was a model of heroism and honorable womanhood: When evil monsters were hunting the Apache people, the White Painted Woman gave birth to a son who would destroy the creatures to help make Earth inhabitable for humanity.—
Alejandra Rubio,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2025
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Ashford Castle – Ireland Originating from the 13th century, the magnificent Ashford Castle has a rich history, evolving from a medieval fortress to a grand luxury retreat adorned with antiques and artwork.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The main building, which was completed in 1932, has a magnificent 293-foot dome covered in real gold leaf.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2025
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Katy Perry reportedly sang ‘Its a wonderful world,’ Gayle King beamed in zero gravity, as Lauren Sánchez—pilot, philanthropist, and Jeff Bezos’s fiancée, led Blue Origin’s first all-female crew to the edge of space.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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There’s the potential to still reach 94 points, which might not quite have the same sheen to it as the 99 points achieved by Liverpool’s last title-winning side in 2019-20 but should still be recognised as a wonderful achievement.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The research was designed to capture a look at much of the world, said study lead and report contributor Dr. Byron Johnson, distinguished professor of the social sciences at Baylor in Waco, Texas.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
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Only this season for Valladolid has proved anything but distinguished.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The legend goes that the Virgin Mary came to both Pope Liberius and an Italian aristocrat asking for the church to be constructed in her honor in a place that would be miraculously revealed.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
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Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Swann Knightley played Elizabeth Swann, an aristocrat who is rescued by Sparrow and Turner after being kidnapped by rival pirates.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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With their flood of light and color, Yi Ming’s paintings have sold for high prices at charity auctions and have brought the artists invitations to design work for events both in China and abroad.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Israel has paid a high price to protect its citizens in its short 77-year history.—
Rabbi Steve Roth,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Noble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noble. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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