the nobility

noun

: the group of people who are members of the highest social class in some countries

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Our goal is to reshape perceptions, emphasize the nobility of these creatures and deepen the conversation around conservation and coexistence. Katcy Stephan, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025 His father invited all the nobility of the region to a large festival to take place for three days, during which there would be much loud music and shouting. Nell Zink, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025 The fledglings were savored by the nobility and the clergy, who, according to Fritz’s research, passed decrees to keep commoners from killing them, to preserve them for themselves. Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025 And so what felt important to me was Owen getting caught up in the nobility of this quest. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the nobility

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“The nobility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20nobility. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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