haute monde

noun

Definition of haute mondenext
as in gentlefolks

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haute monde
  1. nobility
  2. royalty
  3. society
  4. quality
  5. peerage
  6. gentry
  7. gentility
Noun
  • As the Times reports, the first stars Arthur’s nephew, Sir Gawain, a knight who faces off with Germanic Saxons invading from mainland Europe and disloyal English nobility—including his father.
    — Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
  • For 300 years Bordeaux winemakers were able to send their wines to England absolutely tax free and develop a strong popularity with British royalty and nobility.
    — Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of nobility
Noun
  • Adam Levine is looking back on an awkward run-in with music royalty.
    — Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Relax and take some time to stroll the grounds and see the tombs of late royalty and nobility.
    — AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of royalty
Noun
  • While out in society, Elizabeth interacts with single men like Mr. Darcy, an outwardly curmudgeon who is misunderstood.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
  • For Manal, the real power of the album lies in speaking up about topics considered taboo in society.
    — Nour Ezzedine, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of society
Noun
  • Rumored to be a favorite among celebrity amber lovers like Billie Eilish and Kristin Bell, the long-lasting oil takes on a slightly different quality depending on who wears it.
    — Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
    — Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online, 20 Apr. 2025
Definition of quality
Noun
  • The attention of Lebedev—now the Baron of Hampton, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and of Siberia in the Russian Federation, thanks to a peerage bestowed by the other Boris—also drifted, to subjects such as extending human longevity.
    — Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Image On Friday, Mr. Starmer submitted his first list of 30 nominees for peerages.
    — Mark Landler, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of peerage
Noun
  • Jane Austen transformed the world with stories detailing societal restrictions and class disparities among the 18th-century English landed gentry.
    — Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 17 Jan. 2025
  • She as the most gentry eyes and a delightful personality.
    — Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of gentry
Noun
  • Levinson, who can find warmth and humor in most circumstances, is naturally drawn toward Frank’s gentility.
    — Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Ed’s monstrous behavior under the influence of cortisone shatters the veneer of middle-class gentility to reveal the fault lines repressed beneath it.
    — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2025
Definition of gentility
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“Haute monde.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haute%20monde. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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