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as in aristocracy
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
the winners of this science award represent the elite of our high schools
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as in nobility
the highest class in a society
the country's elite owned or controlled most of the wealth
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Jené Luciani Sena
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During a June 2025 interview with The New York Times announcing her pending retirement, Copeland reflected on her impact as the face of elite ballet.
—Alyssa Davis, People.com, 30 June 2025
Lorena Gonzalez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
New York’s business elite are also grappling with a new political reality made clear by the surge of Mamdani, who was outspent four to one by Cuomo: Wealth no longer buys influence.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 10 July 2025
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Noun
In Top Gun, Tom Cruise (who famously does all his own stunts) stars as Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell, a daring naval aviator training at the elite Top Gun school.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
During a June 2025 interview with The New York Times announcing her pending retirement, Copeland reflected on her impact as the face of elite ballet.
—Alyssa Davis, People.com, 30 June 2025
Adjective
The natural power imbalances in American capitalism favor large corporations, wealthy developers and economic elites.
—Lorena Gonzalez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
New York’s business elite are also grappling with a new political reality made clear by the surge of Mamdani, who was outspent four to one by Cuomo: Wealth no longer buys influence.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elite
Noun
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A little biographical information: He was born in 1896 into the decaying Bourbon aristocracy.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
7 Apr. 2025
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Republican purists wanted a simple, technical training school that kept the costs low and, more importantly, kept the officer corps from evolving into an aristocracy.—
Ryan Shaw / Made by History,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Did Gilded Age millionaires really marry their daughters to British nobility in exchange for funding their estates?—
Alexis Nedd,
IndieWire,
2 July 2025
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Despite her connection by blood to illustrious Roman nobility, Agrippina would disappear almost as swiftly as she was named.—
Diana Arterian
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Attendees will receive an exclusive Fluffy & Koy SDCC Hall H giveaway!—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
11 July 2025
Noun
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In just 30 games, averaged 12.9 points and 4.9 rebounds on 36% shooting from 3-point range, all marks that were personal bests.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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Both sums are weekly bests for Lake, who co-authored each song on the LP.—
Jim Asker,
Billboard,
25 June 2025
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This differed from Europe, where land ownership was immobilized by gentry classes who housed and employed farmers.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
15 June 2025
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These bodies have historically overwhelmingly catered to a tiny sliver of the population — predominantly white, gentry liberals.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Missouri’s offer, passed during a hectic special session last month, would fund up to 50% of new construction or stadium improvements.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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Food trucks also are permitted at special events, like those held at downtown Festival Park, Mylott said.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The first came in the top of the fourth when Buehler walked Josh Lowe and served up a two-run home run to Ha-Seong Kim, his first of the season to put the Rays ahead 2-1.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
11 July 2025
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The top, on the other hand, adds fun flair to my suitcase with its knit texture and posh front pocket-cap sleeve duo.—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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By better understanding how the AAC organizes vocal output in budgerigars, researchers hope to gain new insights into human speech disorders, such as aphasia and Parkinson’s disease, which can impair a person’s ability to produce language.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
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And that same place gives the Eagles, 49ers and Cowboys better odds of winning the Super Bowl than the Lions at plus-2,000.—
Kirkland Crawford,
Detroit Free Press,
20 July 2023
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“Elite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elite. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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