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as in aristocracy
the highest class in a society
poor tenant farmers working for landed gentry
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as in class
one of the segments of society into which people are grouped
the old-line yachting gentry frowns on vulgar displays of wealth
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Recent Examples of gentry
With party gentry seemingly oblivious to the problem, a constellation of local and state Democrats is seeking to rebuild the rural grass-roots Democratic Party.
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Jeff Bloodworth, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
Black Lives Matter, a Marxist organization embraced by gentry liberals (and, extraordinarily, by their churches), says the traditional family is a racist institution.
—Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Jan. 2024
One is that high turnout now probably helps Republicans and hurts Democrats, whose gentry liberals vote no matter what.
—Michael Barone, Orange County Register, 14 Feb. 2024
One of the half novels offers a familiar, wryly satirical portrait of callow members of the British gentry.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2024
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Jeff Bloodworth, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
Black Lives Matter, a Marxist organization embraced by gentry liberals (and, extraordinarily, by their churches), says the traditional family is a racist institution.
—Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Jan. 2024
One is that high turnout now probably helps Republicans and hurts Democrats, whose gentry liberals vote no matter what.
—Michael Barone, Orange County Register, 14 Feb. 2024
One of the half novels offers a familiar, wryly satirical portrait of callow members of the British gentry.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentry
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Greek philosopher Aristotle used the term to describe the rule of aristocracy, or elite powerful societal class, according to National Geographic.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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As in all Hermès product categories, the equestrian theme runs throughout, reflecting the brand’s roots as a saddler to Parisian aristocracy.—
Carol Besler,
Robb Report,
21 Nov. 2024
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The Clippers have some clear long-term objectives, such as keeping the powder dry for the 2026 and 2027 free-agent classes.—
Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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This likely stems from his early days in Marseille, France, a city which has its share of opportunities and obstacles as a working class city with a tinge of danger.—
Eric Fuller,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The space feels fresh, bright, and fun, without sacrificing an ounce of nobility.—
Joyce Onuorah,
Essence,
14 Jan. 2025
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Many movies and television shows have told accounts — both fictional and based on true events — of British nobility, from the striving members of Regency society depicted in Bridgerton to the more modern history editorialized in The Crown.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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Bee colonies have a unique social structure split into three castes: the queen, workers, and drones.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Trump’s executive order, if upheld, would create a new caste of permanent outsiders deprived of fundamental rights, this time based on their parents’ immigration status.—
Rachel E. Rosenbloom / Made by History,
TIME,
15 Jan. 2025
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Financial account access: Many folks link their bank accounts to their Apple ID.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Until then, the folks at Pixel Circus can show us how such a story might turn out.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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And research shows that red No. 3 can cause cancer in laboratory rats when they are exposed to high levels.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
18 Jan. 2025
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Security around former presidents varies according to their threat levels and public exposure.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Jan. 2025
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Among the producers of Michael are co-executors of the Jackson estate John Branca and John McClain.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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The terminal sale and the class action settlement aren’t the only matters Yellow’s estate is still litigating in Delaware bankruptcy court.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Gentry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentry. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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