noble

Example Sentences

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"In fact, I think it's a very noble thing to do."

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

“He started out having this mission, doing noble things,” Sarah said.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

"You were so noble," he added, in tribute.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The 18th-century French noble was the guy who got evolution wrong, believing that characteristics acquired during an organism’s life could be passed down directly to its descendants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

What a way that would be for the descendant of an ancient and noble family to die!

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig