sir

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Recent Examples of sir Saying ‘ma’am’ and ‘sir’ also makes assumptions about someone’s gender. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 18 July 2024 But she’s made of iron, sir, and no matter how much Biden and his supporters work those pumps — and this press conference is one of those pumps — this ship will founder.) 20 Minutes Before Presser: Biden is currently at the NATO summit where the press conference will be held. James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 July 2024 Thank [you[ kind sir for being a light to the world. David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024 Thank you sir for birthing one of the great movie characters of all time. Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 20 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for sir
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sir
Noun
  • That’s your seat mister, linebacker and all, so prepare to [get] snugly!
    Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Use an oil mister or a pastry brush to oil the plates, which will prevent the overuse of oil and keep excess oil from building up on the grid plates.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Select one platform and master it rather than spreading yourself too thin.
    Vicky Owens, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Serendipitously, that car was owned by Disney master animator Ward Kimball, whom Gurr had met via a car enthusiast society, the Horseless Carriage Club.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • One, the foreman, is a gentleman who was born in the Dominican Republic and came to NYC in 1996.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The foundation is named for its ingenious couturier-founder, a gentleman whose love for fashion history inspired him to collect the historic and modern work of the masters of haute couture.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The old lad won the 2025 Masters in the most patent way possible, by outwitting an army of demons and finally meeting his place in history.
    Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • He was joined for his lads night away by Thomas van Straubenzee, who is one of Princess Charlotte’s godfathers, and Nicholas van Cutsem, who William has known for most of his life (and is one of Prince Louis’ godfathers).
    Simon Perry, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025

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“Sir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sir. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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