What does the cryptic crossword clue "A prime example of pressure on aristocrat (5)" mean?

The definition is "A prime example". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). P (synonym of "pressure") + EARL (synonym of "aristocrat"); definition: "A prime example" The answer is PEARL.

A prime example of pressure on aristocrat (5)

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