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as in aristocratic
of high birth, rank, or station
despite his noble background, the prince is known for his unpretentious way with common people
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as in great
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
the factory owner had a kind, noble disposition that showed in his unstinting generosity toward the poor our country was founded on the noble ideas that are put forth in the Founding Fathers' writings
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as in honorable
following the accepted rules of moral conduct
his noble behavior even as he was being unjustly attacked by his political opponents
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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
Peter the Great's plan to build for Russia a capital city as noble as any in Europe
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as in wonderful
of the very best kind
a noble racehorse
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as in distinguished
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
a noble professor known internationally for his medical research
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as in aristocrat
a man or woman of high birth or social position
an elite school for children of nobles
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Recent Examples of noble
Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 15 Jan. 2025
As the nation mourns the demise of this noble humanitarian and tributes pour in from all over the world, the differences between the qualities and attributes of the 39th President and the incoming 47th President are stark and undeniable.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2025
Isaac Butler, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2024
The Netflix series from showrunner Kathleen Jordan is inspired by the medieval Italian text by Boccaccio about a group of young nobles isolating from the Black Death who tell stories to pass the time: love stories, raunchy comedies, tragedies, morality tales.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 July 2024
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Adjective
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Located in the heart of Lecce’s centro storico, just steps from the Basilica di Santa Croce, this 58-room boutique hotel occupies an 18th-century noble palace.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 15 Jan. 2025
As the nation mourns the demise of this noble humanitarian and tributes pour in from all over the world, the differences between the qualities and attributes of the 39th President and the incoming 47th President are stark and undeniable.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
Just as Peter’s moving of his court transformed Moscow into a backwater for out-of-favor nobles, Carson’s helped to usher out the era when the Big Apple could claim to have cultural parity with Hollywood.
—Isaac Butler, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2024
The Netflix series from showrunner Kathleen Jordan is inspired by the medieval Italian text by Boccaccio about a group of young nobles isolating from the Black Death who tell stories to pass the time: love stories, raunchy comedies, tragedies, morality tales.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noble
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Sina Villa Matilde About 40 minutes from Turin, this elegant hotel is set in an 18th-century residence that once belonged to the Bishop of Ivrea and later to the aristocratic Bocca family, who is behind Sina Hotels.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Pinacoteca and its treasures are my neighbors in an area that preserves the blend of aristocratic elegance and popular charm that is one of Milan’s most enchanting qualities.—
Miles Socha for WWD,
ARTnews.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Those extra hours—for fewer rewards—can contribute to women’s greater fatigue, health problems, and burnout.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Neither of them were the person who issued the bounty, which came from Alexis Ohanian, the co-founder of Reddit, husband of all-time tennis great Serena Williams and a lifelong Commanders fan, less than a week before Carrion pulled the card.—
Larry Holder,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Human rights lawyer Darcy was killed by a landmine in Sudan while negotiating the release of aid workers — an honorable way to go.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
12 Feb. 2025
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Lester received an honorable discharge on Dec. 4, 1972.—
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Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Regenstein Hall, which houses the exhibition, looks magnificent.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Connecting with your kindred will be magnificent now.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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Parker Hall The Best MagSafe Accessories for Your New iPhone The weird, wonderful world of MagSafe accessories can make your smartphone feel modular.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
20 Feb. 2025
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One pole of the action is the Green Dolphin Hotel, where Hezekiah and Alec finally find a place to land, and where Hezekiah’s ability to speak Chinese, a legacy from a Chinese grandmother, endears him to the proprietor, Mr. Lao (Jason Tobin, quiet and wonderful); some Elephants are around as well.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Page also was a distinguished stage actress, appearing in The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant in 1980 and receiving the Moliere Award in 1996 for Colombe.—
Rhett Bartlett,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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The walls of the Oval Office are adorned with portraits of presidents past, including the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln, a fitting nod to the history of such a distinguished work space.—
Ross O'Keefe,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Feb. 2025
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Christie’s is selling a fresh-to-market Frank Auerbach painting that was once owned by a British aristocrat who worked for the highly secret Y-Service during World War II.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Dividend aristocrats could be a possible investment opportunity right now, said Kevin Simpson, founder and chief investment officer of Capital Wealth Planning in Naples, Fla.—
Michelle Fox,Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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Like its first edition in 1951 – a year in which East-West tensions were high over the future of Berlin and the Korean War – the 75th Berlinale, running from February 13 to 23, has also unfolded in tumultuous times.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2025
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The risks associated with this type of procedure are generally low and the potential for a good recovery and return to play is high.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Noble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noble. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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