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as in aristocracy
the highest class in a society
poor tenant farmers working for landed gentry
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as in class
one of the segments of society into which people are grouped
the old-line yachting gentry frowns on vulgar displays of wealth
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Recent Examples of gentry
With party gentry seemingly oblivious to the problem, a constellation of local and state Democrats is seeking to rebuild the rural grass-roots Democratic Party.
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Jeff Bloodworth, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
Black Lives Matter, a Marxist organization embraced by gentry liberals (and, extraordinarily, by their churches), says the traditional family is a racist institution.
—Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Jan. 2024
One is that high turnout now probably helps Republicans and hurts Democrats, whose gentry liberals vote no matter what.
—Michael Barone, Orange County Register, 14 Feb. 2024
One of the half novels offers a familiar, wryly satirical portrait of callow members of the British gentry.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2024
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Jeff Bloodworth, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
Black Lives Matter, a Marxist organization embraced by gentry liberals (and, extraordinarily, by their churches), says the traditional family is a racist institution.
—Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Jan. 2024
One is that high turnout now probably helps Republicans and hurts Democrats, whose gentry liberals vote no matter what.
—Michael Barone, Orange County Register, 14 Feb. 2024
One of the half novels offers a familiar, wryly satirical portrait of callow members of the British gentry.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentry
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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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The 2024-25 academic year’s class of exceptional student journalists are from New York, Connecticut, Georgia, North Carolina and Washington, D.C.Talia Buford, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details a recent exchange agreement with preferred stockholders, resulting in the elimination of the Series B Preferred Stock class.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 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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Hell-bent on seeking justice for his peers, Darrow will sacrifice everything to infiltrate the Gold caste, competing for his life to bring down his enemies.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024
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Composed primarily of civil servants and military officials, the yangban—a class to which Jong-ryeo would have belonged— were the highest tier of a rigid caste system.Kayti Burt, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024
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Some folks feel the need to fully disconnect from the digital world to understand this boundary.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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But the folks who write the checks have become more risk- and conflict-averse, and relentlessly focused on turning a profit in streaming (or, in the case of Netflix, maximizing its profits).Josef Adalian, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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For comparison, the Peloton Tread goes up 12.5mph and can incline to a 12.5% grade, while Echelon Strides similarly go up to 12.5mph and offer 12 levels of incline.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Some offer funding to ensure a baseline level of service.Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
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Liu is a city finance commissioner and an attorney focused on estate planning and trusts.Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 19 Nov. 2024
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Ocean House Del Mar, a $75 million estate and the last remaining oceanfront properties rooted in Del Mar’s storied past, is now on the market.News Release, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Gentry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentry. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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