aristocracy

Example Sentences

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“I mean, Thomas is on the Supreme Court. Even though they provide for these kids, this is the true aristocracy of America.”

From New York Times

Toile fabrics were meticulously crafted with delicate lines, soft hues and a sense of refinement, making them highly sought after by the French aristocracy.

From Seattle Times

Bolstering his argument, Adams pointed to the five "pillars of aristocracy" that philosophers had known from antiquity: beauty, wealth, birth, genius and virtue.

From Salon

There was a time when one probably had to be a committed Revolutionary War buff or an aficionado of early Albany aristocracy to know the name Philip J. Schuyler.

From New York Times

To the very end, he talked about his belief in communism but that didn’t stop him from enjoying the spoils that come with being a member of the British aristocracy.

From Los Angeles Times