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
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the nobility of his character
They have shown great courage and nobility of purpose.
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Inside the castle, wander through rooms filled with original furniture and artwork, offering glimpses into the lives of Danish nobility through the centuries.
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Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Superhuman divinity as a revelation of Buddhist perfection, dressed in a toga related to Greco-Roman nobility and carved in the realist style of classical sculpture, is brilliantly portrayed by an unidentified artist working in Asia.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
La Redoute, originally built over two centuries ago as a ballroom and concert hall for high-ranking nobility, has a rich history as a venue for grand events.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Robert might be moving to the United States, Yasmin is marrying into nobility, and Rishi has hit rock bottom.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2024
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Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Superhuman divinity as a revelation of Buddhist perfection, dressed in a toga related to Greco-Roman nobility and carved in the realist style of classical sculpture, is brilliantly portrayed by an unidentified artist working in Asia.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
La Redoute, originally built over two centuries ago as a ballroom and concert hall for high-ranking nobility, has a rich history as a venue for grand events.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Robert might be moving to the United States, Yasmin is marrying into nobility, and Rishi has hit rock bottom.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Nobility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nobility. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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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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