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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
Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
An elite offensive play-driver in the prime of his career, Pettersson is in a tier of player that rarely gets traded in the NHL.
—Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
Cam has been an exceptional, an elite, Miami Hurricane.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Stationed in Miami, Unrivaled is set during the WNBA's offseason when players often travel internationally, and the new league allows an opportunity for some of the game's most elite players to play basketball while staying stateside.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
An elite offensive play-driver in the prime of his career, Pettersson is in a tier of player that rarely gets traded in the NHL.
—Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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Instead, the political and religious elite met there to trade goods, network and worship the gods.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
Cam has been an exceptional, an elite, Miami Hurricane.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elite
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Forbes Daily Our best stories, exclusive reporting and Forbes perspectives on the day’s top news, plus the inside scoop on the world's most important entrepreneurs.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Why this week's Deal Or No Deal Island Temple kept host Joe Manganiello up at night (exclusive) Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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However, because Edo descends from Italian aristocracy, his father previously told the Daily Mail that any of his children would be counts or nobile donna.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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In the faux aristocracy that is Hollywood, a Blake Lively should not have reason to meaningfully cross paths with a Justin Baldoni.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2025
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The clearest act of nobility among the crop of pardons that have been handed out came not from a leader but a 71-year-old retired drug and alcohol counselor from Boise, Idaho.—
Belinda Luscombe,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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Though a standard for the style set, the sleek option doubles as a wedding hairstyle fit for English nobility. 26.—
Calin Van Paris,
Vogue,
26 Dec. 2024
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The whiskey collection features over 1,000 whiskeys from around the world, with special emphasis on Scotch, Japanese, and American selections.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Last year’s champion was Michigan, which was sitting home watching this one but still played a special role in a Buckeyes redemption story hardly anyone saw coming.—
Eddie Pells,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Adjust this setting using recording software and compare results to see what sounds bests.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
29 Jan. 2025
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Reese, a Randallstown native and St. Frances graduate who eclipsed previous career bests of 24 points and 16 rebounds, and Queen, a Baltimore resident, propelled the Terps to outscore the Fighting Illini in the paint, 62-34.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
24 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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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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On Tuesday Biden touted increases in Border Patrol staffing and also increased fentanyl seizures at the border, which officials have said shows that apprehension is getting better.—
Adam Shaw,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2023
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This year’s list lacks some of the sizzle of last year’s, even if several of the guys at the top of it ended up elsewhere.—
Joseph Person,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Renato Moicano came up short in his attempt to unseat Islam Makhachev at the top of the UFC lightweight division at UFC 311, losing to the champ via first-round submission.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Elite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elite. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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