nobility

noun

nō-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce nobility (audio)
Definition of nobilitynext
1
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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2
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 This piece of jewelry, worn by Princess Elisabeth, was a wedding gift from the Belgian nobility to Mathilde on the occasion of her wedding in 1999. — Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 24 June 2026 This quiet movie still packs a mighty punch—a timeless lesson in the power of empathy and nobility to melt seemingly insurmountable differences. — Time, 10 June 2026 Despite her lot in life, Sophie is highly educated, speaks fluent French and carries herself with dignified nobility. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 June 2026 In this iteration, the cylindrical bulk of Madison Square Garden acquires a certain classical nobility, wrapped in terra-cotta tiles that glitter through a corset of stone ribs. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nobility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nobility
  1. majesty
  2. aristocracy
  3. brilliance
  4. gentry
  5. elegance
  6. glory
  7. grandeur
Noun
  • This Tour will be remembered as Pogačar in the midst of his majesty; a relentless march towards victory which felt all but assured within the first week.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • The banks of the pool—at its best a scene of unparalleled American majesty—took on a sort of circus atmosphere as locals and tourists alike stopped by to see the disaster for themselves.
    — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
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  • The latter category, anticipating biomimicry, is well represented by the automata that captivated the aristocracy in the following century.
    — Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • At last, Jones also thought, there was a chance to spotlight the dynamic between North Wales‘ working-class community and its aristocracy on the big screen, a corner of Britain’s social history that has long been sidelined.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026
Definition of aristocracy
Noun
  • Mathys Tel has shown a few moments of brilliance on the left wing, but De Zerbi needs somebody capable of delivering on a consistent basis.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Wilson is right that Nolan’s movie lacks Odysseus’ egomaniacal brilliance.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of brilliance
Noun
  • Parker will play Mary Washington, George’s strong willed mother, while Rodgers will play Sally Cary, the charming beauty of the Virginia gentry who first sees his potential.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Grammer will play Lord Fairfax, the unofficial leader of the Virginia gentry who has a complicated relationship to young George Washington as both his crucial mentor and as the father of his romantic rival.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Definition of gentry
Noun
  • Tassel accents make a great outfit anchor; what once adorned the home brings elegance and opulence to your wardrobe.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Nine-foot ceilings enhance the feeling of spaciousness on the first floor while hardwood flooring, used throughout much of the home, and impressive millwork that includes crown molding and chair rails, adds elegance.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of elegance
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  • Production designer Ryan Warren Smith (The Holdovers), costume designer Chloe Karmin (Succession), and music supervisor Mandy Mamlet (Challengers) were among the crew members tasked with restoring P-town to its glory, circa 1975.
    — Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Both of them have erotic fixations with that original Miasma, which requires stepping back into the movie — and the glories of the disreputable genre itself.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of glory
Noun
  • Once a private mansion belonging to art collectors Édouard André and his wife Nélie Jacquemart, the museum dates from the late 19th century, and its café has retained much of the original residence’s grandeur.
    — Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Director Kenneth Branagh films Asgard with swoopy-silly grandeur, Peter Jackson gone to summer stock.
    — EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of grandeur

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“Nobility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nobility. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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