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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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Recent Examples of gentleman
Ever the gentleman, Usher then made things right with Sabrina's father in the comments of her Instagram post.
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Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 12 May 2025
Sy will reprises his iconic role as Assane Diop, the gentleman thief who has fans across France and around the world.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 May 2025
Former second gentleman Doug Emhoff posted photos of the couple getting ready for the event to his Instagram page.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 6 May 2025
The gentleman wears his sense of existential defeat like an off-the-rack suit.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2025
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Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 12 May 2025
Sy will reprises his iconic role as Assane Diop, the gentleman thief who has fans across France and around the world.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 May 2025
Former second gentleman Doug Emhoff posted photos of the couple getting ready for the event to his Instagram page.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 6 May 2025
The gentleman wears his sense of existential defeat like an off-the-rack suit.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentleman
Noun
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Her new home is a castle, and these new surroundings stoke her delirious fantasies of marrying local nobleman Prince Julian (Isac Calmroth), poet and heartthrob.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2025
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The play focuses on the relationship between King Edward II of England and Piers Gaveston, and Edward's murder on the orders of English nobleman Roger Mortimer.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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When the politician begins to speak of evacuation plans the guy immediately shouts him down.—
Lauren Wissot,
IndieWire,
21 May 2025
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Other impact guys include USC RB Quinten Joyner and Miami (Ohio) WR Reggie Virgil. 20.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Pakistan laid claim to the territory, while the prince chose India.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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The crown prince's decision to meet Trump personally stood in stark contrast to President Joe Biden's 2022 visit, when a provincial governor met Air Force One.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Where each homicide has occurred so far in 2025 (through May 17) Chicago’s homicide victims in 2025 are often young, Black and male.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Investigators are working with the Ottawa County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for a review of any potential criminal charges against the 20-year-old male.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2025
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In the Season 1 finale, Lucy and her brother Norm (Moises Arias) learn that their father was responsible for one of the nuclear bombs going off, the Ghoul finds out that his pre-war family may still be alive and Maximus is promoted to a knight.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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In the musical’s book, Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes entertains his fellow prison inmates with his tale of Don Quixote, an elderly and confused but optimistic man who imagines himself a knight on a quest to battle giants and protect fair maidens.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2025
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One thing Lewis has never been accused of is being dumb — or, probably, being a good dude.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
26 May 2025
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To work with Sly [Stallone] now, that dude is a beast.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 May 2025
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For example, the Grand Tour of Europe was once a rite of passage for aristocrats.—
Betsy Pudliner,
The Conversation,
19 May 2025
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There weren’t going to be many Cinderellas at this ball for aristocrats.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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As Rusby talks of finding god and becoming a better man, Kev screws a silencer onto his pistol.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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Ellen von Unwerth mans the camera at the amfAR Gala in France on May 22.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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“Gentleman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentleman. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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