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as in majesty
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale
was struck by the nobility of such an old, distinguished castle
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as in aristocracy
the highest class in a society
wealthy plantation owners constituted the nobility of colonial Virginia
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Recent Examples of nobility
The most recent season featured Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) falling for maid and illegitimate child of nobility Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha) over the course of eight very Cinderella-esque episodes.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
Being a parent, Johnson insisted, isn’t about nobility or beauty, pride or pleasure.
—Daniel Smith, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
Alice is annoyed that Lady Danbury got to be on the forefront of desegregating nobility while she has been relegated to décor.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
When the French Revolution turned nobility into a liability, its well-to-do citizens began to disperse themselves amongst the poor, traveling on the right to better avoid being targeted by the masses.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 26 Feb. 2026
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
Being a parent, Johnson insisted, isn’t about nobility or beauty, pride or pleasure.
—Daniel Smith, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
Alice is annoyed that Lady Danbury got to be on the forefront of desegregating nobility while she has been relegated to décor.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
When the French Revolution turned nobility into a liability, its well-to-do citizens began to disperse themselves amongst the poor, traveling on the right to better avoid being targeted by the masses.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nobility
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The fact that none of us got to see it, adds to the majesty and allure of the yeti, right?—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Many scientists have expressed how studying the majesty of the cosmos can be complementary rather than conflicting with their faith or spiritual practice.—
Deepa Bharath,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Marquess of Hartington and a member of the British aristocracy.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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But the rest of the aristocracy still favors sons over daughters.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2026
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The attack has show moments of brilliance, with star striker Dejan Joveljic getting a call-up to the Serbian national team after scoring three goals so far.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Baltimore is filled with brilliance, resilience and promise.—
Wanda Durant,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Mar. 2026
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The nobles and gentry—the billionaires of Tudor England—made fortunes from the reclaimed monastery lands and created a myth of Henry’s military strength and English pride.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Oct. 2025
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Parker will play Mary Washington, George’s strong willed mother, while Rodgers will play Sally Cary, the charming beauty of the Virginia gentry who first sees his potential.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Long before American beauty became synonymous with department stores, celebrity founders and global conglomerates, Hudnut was exporting American elegance internationally.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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Far from being a nostalgic nod, this trend resurrects the kind of practical elegance that characterized generations past.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
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China’s past glories may be recast as part of an extended narrative of dominance, and America’s eight-decade reign may come to be regarded as a mere blip.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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And, increasingly, the monthly prices for those services are making the glory days of the pay TV bundle seem that much more appealing.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Astor family were the defining dynasty of New York's Gilded Age, and that spirit of grandeur and meticulous hosting has traveled with the brand ever since.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Further afield, a short journey brings you to the grandeur of St Peter’s Basilica or the ancient drama of the Colosseum.—
Vicki Power,
TheWeek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Nobility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nobility. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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