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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
Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
With the help of mystical disciples, Joan hijacks a charity event and takes three hostages: a crumbling movie star, played by Evans; wealthy elite Bracken, played by Vincent Cassel (Black Swan); and a woman named Katie, played by Ambika Mod (One Day).
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
Philip Elliott, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
What People Think Opinions related to campaigns and elections submitted to The Hill:
America’s civil service must remain nonpartisan
Trump is favored to win, despite his campaign
Washington Post endorsement debacle exposes our ‘zombie elites’
You’re all caught up.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The two-time Oscar-winner is a member of the elite SNL five-timers club, comprised of celebrities and public figures who've hosted the program five times or more.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
With the help of mystical disciples, Joan hijacks a charity event and takes three hostages: a crumbling movie star, played by Evans; wealthy elite Bracken, played by Vincent Cassel (Black Swan); and a woman named Katie, played by Ambika Mod (One Day).
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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Biden thinks the elites and the press are hyper-focused on his gaffes, and let those made by Trump and others slide.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
What People Think Opinions related to campaigns and elections submitted to The Hill:
America’s civil service must remain nonpartisan
Trump is favored to win, despite his campaign
Washington Post endorsement debacle exposes our ‘zombie elites’
You’re all caught up.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elite
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In an exclusive interview, one of the prosecutors cast doubt on a new piece of potential evidence the brothers have presented in court to challenge their convictions.Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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In an exclusive interview with the Southern California News Group, Cloobeck, an entrepreneur who has worked across the hospitality industry, including in timeshares, said he is concerned by how unaffordable California has become.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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The little one will also inherit a minor royal title from Edo's side of the family, as he is descended from Italian aristocracy.Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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Most came from the Prussian aristocracy, a group traditionally wary of Hitler's populism and Nazi ideology.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
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La Redoute, originally built over two centuries ago as a ballroom and concert hall for high-ranking nobility, has a rich history as a venue for grand events.Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Robert might be moving to the United States, Yasmin is marrying into nobility, and Rishi has hit rock bottom.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2024
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Never mind the state’s policies (high gas taxes, special fuels mandate and a push to end fossil-fuels production) are the real causes of crushing gas prices.Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
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Rock icon Bon Jovi made an appearance to give Vives a special award recognizing him as the Latin Recording Academy's Person of the Year.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Despite missing that chunk of the season, Nichushkin finished with 28 goals and 53 points in 54 games — both new personal bests.Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 4 Nov. 2024
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Despite three consecutive season bests in yards from Herbert, the team still is ranked 24th in passing.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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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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The seams are covered on the top and bottom, so there’s no irritation.Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
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Lower corporate taxes, and big new tariffs Cutting corporate tax rates is also at the top of Trump’s agenda.Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Elite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elite. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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