nobility
noun
no·bil·i·ty
nō-ˈbi-lə-tē 
1
: the quality or state of being noble in character, quality, or rank
2
: the body of persons forming the noble class in a country or state : aristocracy
Examples of nobility in a Sentence
the nobility of his character
They have shown great courage and nobility of purpose.
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Jason Farago, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Research has found that some of today's U.S. house cats could be the descendants of the feline nobility of ancient Egypt.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
His name has special significance: His first name, which means nobility and strength, was suggested by Arik's sister-in-law, while his middle name is the same as Arik’s.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Some of Hollywood’s biggest names have centuries-old ties to nobility.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 2 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nobility
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“Nobility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nobility. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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nobility
noun
no·bil·i·ty
nō-ˈbil-ət-ē
plural nobilities
1
: the quality or state of being noble
nobility of character
2
: the body of persons forming the noble class in a country or state
a member of the nobility
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