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as in nobility
the highest class in a society
at one time in China only the aristocracy could own land
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as in elite
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
membership in the society is reserved for the literary world's aristocracy
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Recent Examples of aristocracy
Sure, there are familiar beats and threads: the unconventional rifle, the watermelon sequence, the Jackal projecting an intriguing air of aristocracy.
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
So when Silicon Valley aristocracy like Microsoft changes tack and embraces an emerging technology like bitcoin, everyone needs to sit up and take notice.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The alternative is to succumb to those who wish to reestablish the colonial-era hierarchy, including monarchy and aristocracy.
—Jane E. Calvert / Made By History, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
Two worlds, one of a dwindling aristocracy, and the other of racing capitalism converge and throw up a whirlwind of clashing ambitions, steamy romance, chic couture and fashion-forward Instagrammable moments.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
So when Silicon Valley aristocracy like Microsoft changes tack and embraces an emerging technology like bitcoin, everyone needs to sit up and take notice.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The alternative is to succumb to those who wish to reestablish the colonial-era hierarchy, including monarchy and aristocracy.
—Jane E. Calvert / Made By History, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
Two worlds, one of a dwindling aristocracy, and the other of racing capitalism converge and throw up a whirlwind of clashing ambitions, steamy romance, chic couture and fashion-forward Instagrammable moments.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aristocracy
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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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Cam has been an exceptional, an elite, Miami Hurricane.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 15 Jan. 2025
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The Mar-a-Lago meeting dominated the conversation on Media Twitter/X, catching the industry elite off guard and leaving many MSNBC viewers feeling betrayed.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 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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Weather permitting but even in the occasional, rejuvenating drizzle, in wellies and hunting jackets like English gentry, Asher and Carol would tramp the grounds with the trio of dogs manic over every deer or rabbit.Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
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Jackson notched career bests with 4,172 passing yards, 41 passing touchdowns and four interceptions (among full seasons as the starter).Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Coach Sean McVay did not suspend Robinson, who has 31 receptions and career bests of 505 yards and seven touchdowns.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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For the conservative James, the revolutionaries who wanted to tear down society pushed at the limits of the literary form.Max Chapnick, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
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In their model, an aging society requires firms and workers to contribute more to pension systems via higher taxes.Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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And there was plenty of star power and Lions royalty in the building to cheer on the team, as Eminem, Flavor Flav and more were spotted at Ford Field during the Minnesota Vikings vs. Lions game on Sunday (Jan. 5).Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2025
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Because Amazon’s search algorithm appears to favor writers with larger backlists, there’s an incentive to flood the platform with titles—and to pad those titles with as many pages as possible, as Kindle Unlimited distributes royalties to the creators with the highest number of pages read.Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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But even states that elect coroners have some oversight.Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
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Governor Mike Kehoe became the governor elect on Tuesday with a decisive victory over Democratic nominee Crystal Quade.Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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The mainstream church teaches that only men are endowed with priesthood power.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
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The Qunari military is exclusively composed of men, while women are expected to be craft makers and artisans, and the only gender-neutral niche is their priesthood.Samantha Riedel, Them, 6 Sep. 2024
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“Aristocracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aristocracy. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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