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   noble

   /ˈnəʊbl/

   adjective

   • 1. belonging by rank, title, or birth to the aristocracy: "the medieval palace was once owned by a noble Florentine family" Similar aristocraticnoble-bornof noble birthtitledpatricianblue-bloodedhigh-bornwell bornarchaic:gentleof gentle birthOpposite humble
   • 2. having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles: "the promotion of human rights was a noble aspiration" Similar righteousvirtuousgoodhonourablehonestuprightupstandingdecentworthynoble-mindeduncorruptedanti-corruptionmoralethicalreputablemagnanimousunselfishgenerousself-sacrificingbraveloftyexaltedelevatedgrandsublimeimposingOpposite dishonourableignoblebase
   • ▪ of imposing or magnificent size or appearance: "noble arches and massive granite columns" Similar magnificentsplendidgrandstatelyimposingdignifieddistinguishedproudstrikingimpressivemajesticgloriousmarvellousawe-inspiringawesomemonumentalpalatialstatuesqueheroicregalroyalkinglyqueenlyprincelyimperialOpposite unimpressive
   • ▪ of excellent or superior quality: "Chardonnay is the noble grape from which some of the finest white wines are produced" Similar excellentsplendidmarvellousmagnificentsuperbfinewonderfulexceptionalformidablesublimeprimefirst-classfirst-ratehigh-gradegrade Asuperiorsupremeflawlesschoiceselectfinestsuperlativemodelinformal:tip-topA1top-notchOpposite poor

   noun

   • 1. (especially in former times) a person of noble rank or birth: "the greater a noble's military power, the more land he could control"
   • 2. a former English gold coin first issued in 1351. historical

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, from Latin (g)nobilis ‘noted, high-born’, from an Indo-European root shared by know.

   Derivatives

   • 1. nobleness noun

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2. noblecorp.com › investors › newsNoble Corporation plc announces agreement to acquire Diamond...

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   Jun 10, 2024 · Noble Corporation plc ("Noble") (CSE: NOBLE) (NYSE: NE) and Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc ("Diamond") (NYSE: DO) announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Noble will acquire Diamond in a stock plus cash transaction.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Four_Noble_TruthsFour Noble Truths - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · What are these four? They are the noble truth of suffering; the noble truth of the origin of suffering; the noble truth of the cessation of suffering; and the noble truth of the way to the cessation of suffering.

4. www.britannica.com › topic › BuddhismBuddhism - Four Noble Truths, Dharma, Enlightenment | Britannica

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   3 days ago · Buddhism - Four Noble Truths, Dharma, Enlightenment: Awareness of these fundamental realities led the Buddha to formulate the Four Noble Truths: the truth of misery (dukkha; literally “suffering” but connoting “uneasiness” or “dissatisfaction”), the truth that misery originates within the craving for pleasure and for ...

5. www.bloomberg.com › news › articlesNoble to Buy Rig Rival Diamond Offshore in $1.6 Billion Deal

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   Jun 10, 2024 · Noble Corp., the world’s biggest offshore oil-rig contractor by market value, agreed to buy its smaller rival Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc. in a deal valued at $1.6 billion.

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7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_Nobel_laureatesList of Nobel laureates - Wikipedia

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   Jun 22, 2024 · An additional prize in memory of Alfred Nobel was established in 1968 by the Sveriges Riksbank (Sweden's central bank) for outstanding contributions to the field of economics. Each recipient, a Nobelist or laureate, receives a gold medal, a diploma, and a sum of money which is decided annually by the Nobel Foundation.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_Nobel_laureates_in_LiteratureList of Nobel laureates in Literature - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · As of 2023, the Nobel Prize in Literature had been awarded to 120 individuals. [5] 17 women have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, the second highest number of any of the Nobel Prizes behind the Nobel Peace Prize.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › noblenessNobleness - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   5 days ago · noun. the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct. synonyms: grandeur, magnanimousness, nobility. see more.