as in aristocracy
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
a gathering of Mafia dons that was in effect a convocation of the nation's priesthood of organized crime
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Recent Examples of priesthood
Checking this priesthood’s power will require a new countermovement—one that restrains surveillance capitalism in the name of personal freedom and democracy.
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Paul Starr, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2019
The Federer's occupations have spanned politics, priesthood and now – thanks to Roger – tennis.
—Erica Marrison, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024
To overcome the Church’s indifference to their plight, Ed Warren takes it upon himself to perform the dangerous exorcism despite his lack of priesthood.
—Brooke Knisley, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2024
But while the technologists are bullish on the economic impacts of AI, members of that other technocratic priesthood with profound influence over public life—the economists—are not.
—Will Henshall, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024
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Paul Starr, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2019
The Federer's occupations have spanned politics, priesthood and now – thanks to Roger – tennis.
—Erica Marrison, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024
To overcome the Church’s indifference to their plight, Ed Warren takes it upon himself to perform the dangerous exorcism despite his lack of priesthood.
—Brooke Knisley, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2024
But while the technologists are bullish on the economic impacts of AI, members of that other technocratic priesthood with profound influence over public life—the economists—are not.
—Will Henshall, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for priesthood
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Cosmo Jarvis, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rosamund Pike and Anthony Hopkins were earlier announced for the movie that sees Ritchie return to the colorful, back-stabbing world of the British aristocracy.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Feb. 2025
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She was born into the Anglo-Irish aristocracy, the product of a narcissistic mother, who was a scion of the Guinness-brewing fortune, and an Etonian father, who was killed in wartime Burma, when Blackwood was thirteen.—
Negar Azimi,
The New Yorker,
12 Dec. 2024
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This departure from post-Berlin Wall universalist liberalism has been a long time in the making, and Vance's incisive rebuke of European elites powerfully drove home the point.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Crosby’s still got it There will be a day when Crosby is no longer among the elite of the elite.—
Arpon Basu,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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The company unveiled its latest model , called Grok 3, and claims its performance bests OpenAI and DeepSeek in early testing.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2025
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Darnold, 27, blew past his career bests with 4,319 passing yards, 35 passing touchdowns and a 102.5 passer rating in leading the Vikings to a 14-3 record and the NFC’s No. 5 seed.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2025
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With every point so critical, will coach Martin St. Louis elect to give Dobes more starts — or perhaps even a run of games at some point?—
Carol Schram,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Second lady elect Usha Vance opted for a pink tea-length Oscar de la Renta coat and taupe boots.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2025
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In the special, Maron comments on everything from society’s obsession with turmeric, to the end times of Trump, and the cultish, religious vibes of Marvel superfans.—
Will DiGravio,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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David Cannon, Aurora Medicaid cut will be devastating for society’s most vulnerable In Washington, the new U.S. House budget framework directs the Energy and Commerce Committee to cut at least $880 billion in spending.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Priesthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priesthood. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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