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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
Wwd Staff, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
Starting with the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, delivering elite noise cancellation, a comfortable fit, and a bassy sound for a $80 discount.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 17 Mar. 2025
Frank Miele, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
Driving the news: Conspiracy theories about Israel, Jeffrey Epstein and Jewish elites dominated four MAGA-friendly podcasts last week that had previously hosted Trump.
—Zachary Basu, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The elite doubles invitational will feature as a series of tournaments at four Four Seasons cites with semifinals and final matches played in London’s Hurlingham Club during The Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic from June 26 to 28.
—Wwd Staff, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
Starting with the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, delivering elite noise cancellation, a comfortable fit, and a bassy sound for a $80 discount.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
Of course, the global elites who invited war between Hamas and Israel laugh at Trump’s vision for a peace built on self-interest.
—Frank Miele, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
Driving the news: Conspiracy theories about Israel, Jeffrey Epstein and Jewish elites dominated four MAGA-friendly podcasts last week that had previously hosted Trump.
—Zachary Basu, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
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Erik Kain,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Situated in the exclusive Encinal Bluffs neighborhood, the Mediterranean-style villa measures 7,450 square feet and sits on a 3.18-acre lot boasting multiple wraparound decks, patios, and a private path to a secluded beach.—
Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
13 Mar. 2025
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French Aristocracy And Land (18th Century) Before the French Revolution, most agricultural land was owned by the aristocracy.—
Vitaliy Goncharuk,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The fabric, once a symbol of elite aristocracy, was found in a lead coffin, along with other exceptional artifacts.—
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Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2025
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There is nobility in the climb, the challenge, the struggle.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Sermon on the Mount, with all its grandeur and divine nobility of heart, has proved futile in diminishing the lust and gratification of raw power.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2025
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The Raiders view him as a high-level backup and core special teams player, according to a league source.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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Place a special focus on collaborating with groups that are often left behind, such as customers with disabilities.—
Forrester,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Historically, Rose, Whittaker and Willis all own career bests inside the NCAA top five performances of all-time.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The total for 2024 bests the previous high of $397 million reached in 2009, which was the first season in the new Yankee Stadium and is the last time the Bronx Bombers won the World Series.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
7 Mar. 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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Isabel Marant brought a New Wave edge to men’s and women’s denim, mixing mini wrap skirts and vests with red tartan tops.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Mar. 2025
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For the special event, Brown wore a form-fitting, black strapless gown that featured a low-cut, structured, corset-like top.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Elite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elite. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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