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as in majesty
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale
was struck by the nobility of such an old, distinguished castle
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as in aristocracy
the highest class in a society
wealthy plantation owners constituted the nobility of colonial Virginia
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Recent Examples of nobility
Many movies and television shows have told accounts — both fictional and based on true events — of British nobility, from the striving members of Regency society depicted in Bridgerton to the more modern history editorialized in The Crown.
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Alex Apatoff, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Its roots date back to an 18th-century single-player form of billiards called bagatelle designed to give bored French nobility something to do when the croquet lawn was too soggy for the delicate heels of their buckle shoes.
—Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 6 Jan. 2025
Valya’s desire to guide the Imperium to a better place is real, and there is a genuine nobility to her purpose.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2024
In other words, a Barry Jenkins film about nobility, ancestry, and community.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 20 Dec. 2024
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Alex Apatoff, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Its roots date back to an 18th-century single-player form of billiards called bagatelle designed to give bored French nobility something to do when the croquet lawn was too soggy for the delicate heels of their buckle shoes.
—Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 6 Jan. 2025
Valya’s desire to guide the Imperium to a better place is real, and there is a genuine nobility to her purpose.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2024
In other words, a Barry Jenkins film about nobility, ancestry, and community.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 20 Dec. 2024
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What's more, millions of spectators in 13 states had a front row seat to witness the eclipse's majesty.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
16 Dec. 2024
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Days 4-5: Yoga and Sound Healing in Agra The colossal majesty of the Taj Mahal is worth a trip in itself.—
Marion Miller,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Dec. 2024
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Greek philosopher Aristotle used the term to describe the rule of aristocracy, or elite powerful societal class, according to National Geographic.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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As in all Hermès product categories, the equestrian theme runs throughout, reflecting the brand’s roots as a saddler to Parisian aristocracy.—
Carol Besler,
Robb Report,
21 Nov. 2024
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Here is a test of how a director can mine brilliance out of a single location, with only two actors.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
27 Jan. 2025
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Build layers to customize your shine, from subtle to high-impact brilliance.—
Jessica Diner,
Vogue,
23 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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Its slim dimensions of 35.5mm wide and just 7.7mm thick, offer a harmonious blend of elegance and comfort.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The club is a sprawling 60,000 square foot tropical retreat, where the vibrant energy of a music festival meets the refined elegance of a private club.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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From tackling sticky messes to restoring items to their former glory, these are our readers' 10 most-clicked cleaning conundrums of the year.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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This time, players can start the glory kill from any angle without a long animation that kills time to move on to the next demon.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River blends riverside serenity with cosmopolitan buzz and achieves the holy grail of marrying grandeur and scale with intimate spaces.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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There was just none of the storied grandeur of using the Capitol itself as a backdrop, nor the ability to capture the throngs of people stretching out onto the D.C. horizon.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Nobility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nobility. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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