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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From ancient civilizations and medieval nobility to modern investors, gold has remained one of the most high-demand assets in human history.
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Embalmers had different recipes for preparing and preserving bodies depending on the era; the budget; the level of nobility and gender of the deceased; and the availability of ingredients such as plant resins, oils and other unguents that could preserve and perfume the remains.
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European salons were nobility inviting composers into their homes to write and play music.
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Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
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
Embalmers had different recipes for preparing and preserving bodies depending on the era; the budget; the level of nobility and gender of the deceased; and the availability of ingredients such as plant resins, oils and other unguents that could preserve and perfume the remains.
—Sarah Everts, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
European salons were nobility inviting composers into their homes to write and play music.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Nobility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nobility. Accessed 9 Mar. 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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