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as in nobleman
a man of high birth or social position
many of the signers of the Declaration of Independence were gentlemen who were risking everything
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as in prince
an honorable and courteous man
was such a gentleman that he offered to call a cab for me
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At the end of the episode, host Kimberly Williams-Paisley sent a letter and gave the gentlemen the option to send one lady home if the connection didn’t seem to be evident.
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Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
After all, this kindly amphibious gentleman has had a long and stellar career of making contributions to our nation’s literacy.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2025
The agreement comes after several other firms, including former second gentleman Doug Emhoff’s, made similar deals with the administration — despite not being explicitly targeted in an order or executive action.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
The flip side My elderly mother and I were stunned and pleasantly surprised yesterday when a gentleman at the pick-up window at Beefy King sent in money to pay for our lunch!
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
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Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
After all, this kindly amphibious gentleman has had a long and stellar career of making contributions to our nation’s literacy.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2025
The agreement comes after several other firms, including former second gentleman Doug Emhoff’s, made similar deals with the administration — despite not being explicitly targeted in an order or executive action.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
The flip side My elderly mother and I were stunned and pleasantly surprised yesterday when a gentleman at the pick-up window at Beefy King sent in money to pay for our lunch!
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentleman
Noun
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His father, Reinaldo senior, was a nobleman who bore the hereditary 18th-century title Marqués de Torre Casa.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
29 Mar. 2025
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Ellen does manage to settle down and live an ordinary life with Thomas, but her dark desires resurface after Thomas is tasked with selling an estate to Orlok, who his employer believes is an eccentric (and fabulously wealthy) nobleman.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Defending – defending these – this guy who is in El Salvador, who’s not an American citizen.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2025
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The premium deodorant body spray and fragrance company AXE has just unveiled its latest campaign with daring comedian and actor Pete Davidson, bringing his trademark wit, authenticity, and underdog charm to the brand’s mission of helping guys feel their best.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Last month, the British prince made a rare appearance for a two-day hearing.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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The National’s program also includes director Robert Hastie’s production of Hamlet, starring Olivier Award-winning actor Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) as the Danish prince at the Lyttelton Theatre from September.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
1 May 2025
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Together, the trio of males — Diego, E5 and a less productive E3 — joined 12 females in what became one of the most ambitious and sustained rewilding programs in history.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The outlet reported that an 18-year-old male also sustained non-life-threatening injuries at the scene.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Joe dotes on Bronte, playing the modern knight with a grocery delivery and a massage.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2025
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Two is develop your minor pieces – your bishops and knights.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The long-term late-night hosts are now, and have always been, dudes.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Great dude, knows how to uplift your spirit, knows always the right thing to say at the right moment.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The legend goes that the Virgin Mary came to both Pope Liberius and an Italian aristocrat asking for the church to be constructed in her honor in a place that would be miraculously revealed.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
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Seoul’s Bukchon Hanok Village was once home to esteemed aristocrats of the royal court but now features one of the city’s most elegant hotels that’s styled like a hanok (Korean traditional house).—
Leslie Patrick,
AFAR Media,
15 Apr. 2025
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In the third incident, a man was rushed to a hospital in critical condition, while a woman was nearly wounded by gunfire, police noted.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Lucas accidentally kills a man with whom he’s had a public beef and is sentenced to hang.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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“Gentleman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentleman. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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