You are now among the elite.
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Elite
/ɪˈliːt/
Synonyms for "elite" (257 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (52)
ancienne noblessearistocracybaronbaronagebaronetagebaronsbeau mondebeautiful peoplebestbest peoplebigwigblue bloodbrassbunchcabalcadrecafe societycafe-societycamarillacarriage trade
Noun(11 words)
aristocraciesaristocracyaristocratsbigwigsbrahminscabinet officerscapstone projectchelseacommandoconclavesculturati
Adjective(2 words)
aristocraticcultural status symbol
Determiner(1 words)
de. exekutive
Strong matches (77)
electelite groupestablishmentfashionable societyfatffvsflowerfor the bestgemgentilitygood societygreatestgrouphandpickedhaut mondehigh lifehigh societyhigh-societyhoi polloiin society
Adjective(14 words)
electexclusive clubhouseexclusive featureexclusive interviewexclusive itemexclusive offerexclusive schoolfinestfirst rankfittesthigh arthigh culture traditionshigh-gradeit esclusivo
Noun(33 words)
elite groupelitistelitistses exclusivoetonexclusiveexclusive dealexclusivesexpertsfirst tiergentrygold statusgrand prizegrandeesgurkhahighhigh culturehigh-statushighbrowshighly advanced
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honors chemistry classhonors history coursehonors physics classhonors physics coursehonors physics courseshonors physics modulehonors physics programhonors physics trackhotshotintelligentsiajanissarykshatriyaleaders
Related words (128)
lords of creationmatchlessmobmondenobilitynoblessenoblesse de robenonesuchnonpareilold nobilityoptimaloptimumoutfitoverlappingparagonparamountpeeragepeerlesspeople of fashionpick
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pickedpiece de resistancepinkpolite societypower elitepower structureprideprimeprimroseprivilegedprizequalityqueenquintessencequintessentialright peopleringroyaltyruling circlesruling classsalonsalt of the earthselectsetsilk stockingsilk-stockingsmart setsocial registersocially prominentsocietesocietysuperlativesupremesurpassingthe bestthe best everthe best peoplethe brassthe classesthe four hundredthe topsthe very besttoptop peopletopsunmatchableunmatchedunparalleledunsurpassedupperupper classupper classesupper crustupper tenupper ten thousanduppercutvanity fairvery bestvipwe-groupworld of fashion
Noun(36 words)
luxury descriptormore exclusivemore first rankmost electmost exclusivemost high-societynl exclusiefnotablesoxfordpantheonpantheonspatricianpatriciansplatinumpraetorian guardpremier leaguepremiumpretentiousprimoprivileged person
Show 16 more words
pt exclusivorankingrothschildselectsnobbishsophisticatessuperstar athleteswellsthe powerfulthe topthoroughbredtiptopstop-tierupperclassupscalevip
Adjective(10 words)
Verb(1 words)
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Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: ancienne noblesse, aristocracies, aristocracy, aristocracy, aristocratic.
- Sentence evidence is available for elite, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "elite".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "elite"
Keep "elite" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "elite" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "elite", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "elite" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
7 entriesMore specific
10 entriesaristocratselite athleteselite schoolselite teamselitist stanceexclusive thinkingleaderspioneerssnobbishnesstop scientists
Collocations
11 entrieselite athleteelite athleteselite circleelite groupelite researcherselite schoolelite schoolselite teamelite teamselite universitieselite university
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriessimilar
1 entriesSample sentences
16 total sentences available.
On the whole, the elite are not sensitive to criticism.
Source: tatoeba (21809)
Though he is no longer president, he still holds considerable sway among the political elite.
Source: tatoeba (587885)
I don't want to belong to the elite at all. It's already enough for me to be the best.
Source: tatoeba (984520)
Showing 4 of 16 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "elite"?
Closest matches include ancienne noblesse, aristocracies, aristocracy, aristocracy, aristocratic.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "elite"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.