nobility
noun
no·bil·i·ty
nō-ˈbi-lə-tē 
1
: the quality or state of being noble in character, quality, or rank
2
: the body of persons forming the noble class in a country or state : aristocracy
Examples of nobility in a Sentence
the nobility of his character
They have shown great courage and nobility of purpose.
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For 300 years Bordeaux winemakers were able to send their wines to England absolutely tax free and develop a strong popularity with British royalty and nobility.
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Born to nobility; ultimately powerless.
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
For 300 years Bordeaux winemakers were able to send their wines to England absolutely tax free and develop a strong popularity with British royalty and nobility.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2025
Born to nobility; ultimately powerless.
—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
See All Example Sentences for nobility
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“Nobility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nobility. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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nobility
noun
no·bil·i·ty
nō-ˈbil-ət-ē
plural nobilities
1
: the quality or state of being noble
nobility of character
2
: the body of persons forming the noble class in a country or state
a member of the nobility
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