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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
European salons were nobility inviting composers into their homes to write and play music.
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August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Throughout history, the distinctive design detail has brought an air of nobility, authority and affluence to garments.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
There is nobility in the climb, the challenge, the struggle.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
Heston’s square-jawed nobility was rarely better exploited — not even a cameo from Jesus near the end can overshadow his magisterial heroism.
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—Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
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August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Throughout history, the distinctive design detail has brought an air of nobility, authority and affluence to garments.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
There is nobility in the climb, the challenge, the struggle.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
Heston’s square-jawed nobility was rarely better exploited — not even a cameo from Jesus near the end can overshadow his magisterial heroism.
42.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nobility
Noun
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Her majesty, the queen, is here.—
Jack Howland,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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Evergreen trees shade the pastoral grounds, planted to simulate the majesty of being in the Rocky Mountains, the owner’s other favorite place.—
Cortney Fries,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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His only friends were the sons and some daughters of the old English aristocracy, who were all like this.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Its purple dye, now faded to a red tint, was associated with elite aristocracy in ancient times, the institute said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The prevailing impression — reinforced by the disastrous display against Argentina this week — was of a team adrift, occasionally bailed out by individual brilliance but fundamentally nowhere near the level required.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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This robust local structure not only nurtures individual brilliance but also reinforces team unity and tactical awareness on the international stage.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Jane Austen transformed the world with stories detailing societal restrictions and class disparities among the 18th-century English landed gentry.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
17 Jan. 2025
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She as the most gentry eyes and a delightful personality.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Here, eight settee styles that channel elegance without stuffiness.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2025
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Burgundy whites are almost always 100% Chardonnay, known for their elegance and complexity.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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If the Dolphins want the offense to return to its 2023 glory, a quality pick or two will be key.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Following a major overhaul that was ready for 2024, which included restoring the paddock back to its former glory, projects continue throughout the site.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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No other two words so fully represent the grandeur, sophistication, and elegance of France.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
12 Apr. 2025
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It’s filled with gorgeous, serene shots of tastefully stately locales, from giant towers to simple rooms (even what looks like the inside of a fast food restaurant has a kind of lonesome grandeur to it).—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Nobility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nobility. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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