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as in nobility
the highest class in a society
at one time in China only the aristocracy could own land
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as in elite
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
membership in the society is reserved for the literary world's aristocracy
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Recent Examples of aristocracy
As a covert agent for the British Home Office, Sirius makes a game of earning the aristocracy’s confidence.
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Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 15 Sep. 2024
Al Fayed was often described in the British media as obsessed with British aristocracy, and, as Stone recalled, he was also obsessed with Princess Diana.
—Daniele Hamamdjian, NBC News, 20 Sep. 2024
The safest conclusion is that the top tier of America’s economic aristocracy is divided but leans liberal.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 19 Aug. 2024
But those privileges depended on distortions of Western democratic values that produced a kind of hereditary aristocracy of whiteness.
—Nell Irvin Painter, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2019
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Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 15 Sep. 2024
Al Fayed was often described in the British media as obsessed with British aristocracy, and, as Stone recalled, he was also obsessed with Princess Diana.
—Daniele Hamamdjian, NBC News, 20 Sep. 2024
The safest conclusion is that the top tier of America’s economic aristocracy is divided but leans liberal.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 19 Aug. 2024
But those privileges depended on distortions of Western democratic values that produced a kind of hereditary aristocracy of whiteness.
—Nell Irvin Painter, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aristocracy
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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
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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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The elites, of course, include America’s biggest stars in movies, TV, sports and music.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Unlike other, sycophantic portions of right-wing media, Kirk isn’t simply a hanger-on to the conservative elite.Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Weather permitting but even in the occasional, rejuvenating drizzle, in wellies and hunting jackets like English gentry, Asher and Carol would tramp the grounds with the trio of dogs manic over every deer or rabbit.Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
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As Industry expands its scope outside the trading floor and into the halls of power—involving government officials, media moguls, and members of Britain’s landed gentry—the stakes are about more than just money.Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 7 Aug. 2024
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Despite missing that chunk of the season, Nichushkin finished with 28 goals and 53 points in 54 games — both new personal bests.Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 4 Nov. 2024
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Despite three consecutive season bests in yards from Herbert, the team still is ranked 24th in passing.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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The top echelons of Leadville society were those on the winning side of the mining equation.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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The Brutalist offers a dark view of American society that could resonate under a Trump restoration, while Nickel Boys spotlights the victims of institutional violence.Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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Product sales decreased slightly to $31.7 million, while royalty fees and marketing fees saw marginal increases due to new center openings.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Harris' wealth stems from her decades in public service, book royalties and investments.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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If the House of Representatives does not elect a president by Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, then the Vice-President elect becomes the interim President until the House comes to a decision.Solcyré Burga, TIME, 28 Oct. 2024
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The 2024 general elect ion will take place Tuesday, Nov. 5.Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Oct. 2024
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The mainstream church teaches that only men are endowed with priesthood power.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
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The Qunari military is exclusively composed of men, while women are expected to be craft makers and artisans, and the only gender-neutral niche is their priesthood.Samantha Riedel, Them, 6 Sep. 2024
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“Aristocracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aristocracy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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