as in aristocratic
of high birth, rank, or station
upper-class boys who had an entrenched sense of entitlement
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as in aristocracy
the highest class in a society
a school founded to educate the children of the upper class
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Recent Examples of upper-class
Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2025
In 1995, Triple H left for WWE (then WWF), changing his name to Hunter Hearst Helmsley, once again playing up an upper-class nature.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 22 Jan. 2025
So, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, the upper class would take leftover food, goods, or money and put them in boxes to give out to the poor.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
However, news of Cape May's beautiful setting spread to the upper-class circles in New York, Philadephia, and Washington, D.C., and by the mid-19th century, Cape May became a major seaside resort destination.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2025
In 1995, Triple H left for WWE (then WWF), changing his name to Hunter Hearst Helmsley, once again playing up an upper-class nature.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Noun
And some, many of whom belonged to the upper classes, forced their way into political and civic life, lobbying for, and winning, suffrage.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 22 Jan. 2025
So, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, the upper class would take leftover food, goods, or money and put them in boxes to give out to the poor.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upper-class
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Emigrating is the first thing she’s ever accomplished on her own, without Spencer or her aristocratic privilege to help her (at least, not that much).—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2025
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Maybe the aristocratic lifestyle has allowed Roquefort to luxuriate in gender apathy.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them,
6 Mar. 2025
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The fabric, once a symbol of elite aristocracy, was found in a lead coffin, along with other exceptional artifacts.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2025
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The town has been a magnet for European aristocracy and the international jet-set since the 1950s.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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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From ancient civilizations and medieval nobility to modern investors, gold has remained one of the most high-demand assets in human history.—
Nathan Mahr,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
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Centuries ago, the intricate flora proved a hit with the Netherlands’ upper crust, who’d shell out big sums of guilders (the currency at the time) to wear them as corsages during balls or to decorate their canal-side homes.—
Chris Schalkx,
AFAR Media,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Earth's upper crust contains around 3.5% iron, and dust generated on impact would carry these nutrients into the ocean, along with any additional iron that might be carried by the asteroid.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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She as the most gentry eyes and a delightful personality.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
15 Jan. 2025
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The Whitehaven neighborhood had developed in the late 19th century and attracted as residents the Memphis gentry.—
Michael T. Bertrand,
The Conversation,
5 June 2024
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“Upper-class.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upper-class. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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