noblest

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Gold is famously known as the noblest of all metals because it has little or no reaction when encountering other substances; a property that makes it perfect for wedding rings and coins.

From Science Daily • Nov. 27, 2024

The Chinese philosopher Confucius reputedly said, “By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 8, 2023

We must face up to the ugliest aspects of our history and also to its noblest and most inspiring words and deeds.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2023

Odenkirk’s belief that truly great jokes carry some irreducible amount of anger — and that this anger’s noblest function is to torpedo pieties and hypocrisies — helps explain his lifelong commitment to sketch comedy.

From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2022

My mother said to me once that suffering is the noblest art, the quieter the better.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee