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as in aristocracy
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
the winners of this science award represent the elite of our high schools
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as in nobility
the highest class in a society
the country's elite owned or controlled most of the wealth
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Recent Examples of elite
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025
Without the limitless budgets of clubs with links to nation states, Arsenal are better served by recruiting a forward on the cusp of superstardom — a player with all the raw attributes, with an affordable fee and salary, who can be honed into an elite forward.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
Radhika Seth, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
Like other candidates, Martin promised to focus the party on the working class, as Trump and his allies branded Democrats as too consumed with identity politics and beholden to coastal elites.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Prisoner follows a principled young prison officer escorting a dangerous, high-value prisoner to court to testify against his elite crime syndicate.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025
Without the limitless budgets of clubs with links to nation states, Arsenal are better served by recruiting a forward on the cusp of superstardom — a player with all the raw attributes, with an affordable fee and salary, who can be honed into an elite forward.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
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Centered around the drama of New York City’s elite during the 1880s—and the rapidly changing social and economic landscape of the post-Civil War era—the show serves up plenty of glamour, grandeur, and guilty pleasure.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
Like other candidates, Martin promised to focus the party on the working class, as Trump and his allies branded Democrats as too consumed with identity politics and beholden to coastal elites.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elite
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In addition to its timeless elegance characteristic of a European chateau, the home is in the exclusive neighborhood of Snedens Landing, which is well known for its rustic seclusion, connection to the arts and proximity to New York City.—
Michael P. McKinney,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Jillian Sederholm,
EW.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Representing the aristocracy are two young lovers forbidden from coupling by her father and another who seeks her hand, but is being avidly pursued by her best friend.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Before Brummell, the aristocracy dressed in rich, smelly materials; after, styles were adapted from military uniforms—think of the broad shoulders of a British pinstripe suit, for example.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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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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This baby name comes from the Quechuan language and was often associated with leadership and nobility.—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Parents,
7 Jan. 2025
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That generated $490 million in special cannabis sales taxes, while hemp products pay only standard sales tax.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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There’s always a kerfuffle when gospel artists cross over to secular music, but Sapp’s new EP arrives under special circumstances.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
14 Feb. 2025
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But career bests in yardage (4,319) and TDs (35) don’t mean Minnesota will sink $40 million a year to keep him.—
Bill Reinhard,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2025
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It’s been a historic year for Missouri The Missouri Tigers had already set several program bests — with other memorable marks — heading into this top-15 showdown.—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
6 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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And that same place gives the Eagles, 49ers and Cowboys better odds of winning the Super Bowl than the Lions at plus-2,000.—
Kirkland Crawford,
Detroit Free Press,
20 July 2023
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Implementing better protocol for detection and providing translation services to parents in these areas is essential so they can get diagnosed and referred, said Beckerman.—
Nada Hassanein,
USA TODAY,
8 Feb. 2023
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Story would’ve batted somewhere at the top of the lineup, but after him the Red Sox probably would have had to bat Wong fifth or sixth just to break up all the lefties.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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Ultimately, Liverpool did enough to close out the win and restore their seven-point lead at the top of the table.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Elite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elite. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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