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a man or woman of high birth or social position
an elite school for children of nobles
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Recent Examples of nobles
With the blessing and leadership of various popes, the nobles of Europe raised armies, crossed various countries or sailed to the Middle East to fight and save the Holy Land (Palestine) from Muslim domination, something that echoes down the centuries to today.
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Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
The royal court, along with the palaces of nobles, became centers of elegance and display, with ceremonies and outward grandeur being an important part of courtly culture.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
That name comes from the Old Testament book of Nehemiah, when the prophet Nehemiah used his influence to coordinate a large assembly to call out the nobles and moneylenders for exploiting the Israelites.
—Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
One historic pad in London, England, is ready to welcome nobles of the present day.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
There’s also just one overwhelming evil force in this play — the Nazis — whereas Dumas had his musketeers fighting not just ruthless government officials but royalty, religious leaders and nobles.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
The one thing about this show, the nobles, the kings and queens are all terribly interesting.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
Published in 1842, Poe’s story follows Prince Prospero, who retreats with a group of nobles into a fortified abbey as a deadly plague ravages the countryside.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
VIPs included Princesse Lamballe of Italy and the Polignacs, a family of French nobles, including her bestie, the Duchesse de Polignac, along with an attractive buffet of artists, musicians, and actors.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 29 Dec. 2025
Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
The royal court, along with the palaces of nobles, became centers of elegance and display, with ceremonies and outward grandeur being an important part of courtly culture.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
That name comes from the Old Testament book of Nehemiah, when the prophet Nehemiah used his influence to coordinate a large assembly to call out the nobles and moneylenders for exploiting the Israelites.
—Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
One historic pad in London, England, is ready to welcome nobles of the present day.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
There’s also just one overwhelming evil force in this play — the Nazis — whereas Dumas had his musketeers fighting not just ruthless government officials but royalty, religious leaders and nobles.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
The one thing about this show, the nobles, the kings and queens are all terribly interesting.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
Published in 1842, Poe’s story follows Prince Prospero, who retreats with a group of nobles into a fortified abbey as a deadly plague ravages the countryside.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
VIPs included Princesse Lamballe of Italy and the Polignacs, a family of French nobles, including her bestie, the Duchesse de Polignac, along with an attractive buffet of artists, musicians, and actors.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nobles
aristocrats
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Intriguingly, the 140 selections on view, ranging from vases to books, Buddhist figurines to landscape painting, literati desk accessories to official portraiture, look nothing at all like the art favored by European aristocrats arrayed elsewhere in the Art Institute.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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In 1811 it was converted into a hotel and became the go-to destination for those on the Grand Tour, the journey across continental Europe that young aristocrats undertook to perfect their education.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Nobles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nobles. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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