aristocracy
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Synonyms & Antonyms for aristocracy
Synonyms
elite, gentility, gentlefolk (also gentlefolks), gentry, nobility, patriciate, quality, upper class, upper crust
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Princess Vladimir’s Parisian home was soon frequented by various wealthy and noble suitors, including wealthy Frenchmen and Polish aristocracy, some of whom opposed Catherine’s reign. — National Geographic, "This 'pretender princess' tried to steal Catherine the Great's throne," 6 Aug. 2019 Douthat views WASPs as nothing less than an aristocracy, inherently superior as leaders to those chosen by diverse, secular meritocracy. — Sarah Churchwell, The New York Review of Books, "America’s Original Identity Politics," 7 Feb. 2019 Dog breeding is fascinating, with meticulous standards and aristocracies for every breed. — Brian T. Allen, National Review, "Dog Days of Summer? Visit the New Museum of the Dog," 24 Aug. 2019 While the Knights in the Order used to be strictly chosen from the aristocracy, this is apparently no longer the case. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "What Is the Order of the Garter? Its Group of Knights Was Inspired by Arthurian Legend," 17 June 2019 Then Lenin’s 1917 guillotine dropped on the aristocracy like a cleaver on a sturgeon full of caviar. — Jim Kempton, Orange County Register, "Follow the French: A look at the French influence on cuisine around the world," 2 Aug. 2019 On Andalusia's Costa del Sol, Marbella is known for mega-yachts, supercars, and as a summer hangout for Europe's aristocracy. — Sebastian Modak, Condé Nast Traveler, "The 10 Most Beautiful Coastal Towns in Spain," 19 July 2019 How many Dem presidentials descended from rich, landed aristocracy? — Dallas News, "Add slaveholding ancestors to Beto O’Rourke contrition list, along with white male privilege," 15 July 2019 The French and American Revolutions (1789-1799; 1775-1783) marked the decline of the aristocracy and the rise of the individual. — Ignacio Peyró, National Geographic, "This 19th-century London dandy caused a style revolution," 18 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'aristocracy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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