as in gallantry
speech or behavior that is honorable and polite
Gentlemen who were lucky enough to gain invites to the state dinner are expected to act with the finest chivalry. In an act of rare chivalry, the driver allowed several cars stopped at a "yield" sign to go ahead.
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Recent Examples of chivalry
There are knights with a strong sense of chivalry, and dueling beliefs in faeries and Jesus Christ, and a deep passion for questing.
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Erik Kain, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Of the 3,000 single women surveyed, 56% said chivalry is very important in a potential partner.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 9 Aug. 2024
According to the survey of about 3,000 women, more than half agreed that chivalry is a crucial trait in a potential partner.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 9 Aug. 2024
The King also awarded several people with the Knight's Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog, one of Denmark's two orders of chivalry.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 25 July 2024
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Erik Kain, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Of the 3,000 single women surveyed, 56% said chivalry is very important in a potential partner.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 9 Aug. 2024
According to the survey of about 3,000 women, more than half agreed that chivalry is a crucial trait in a potential partner.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 9 Aug. 2024
The King also awarded several people with the Knight's Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog, one of Denmark's two orders of chivalry.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 25 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chivalry
Noun
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Prince William is stepping out with King Charles and Queen Camilla to recognize recipients of the U.K.'s highest honors for gallantry.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Foster a Climate That Is Inclusive, Not Exclusive There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes,
14 Dec. 2024
Noun
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This is not so much a question of good manners as good visibility.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Leighton said being respectful of the flight crew, keeping your stuff in order, disposing of your trash responsibly, and just generally minding your manners make the flying experience more pleasant for everyone.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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Designed by renowned architect Robert Gurney, the residence has been hailed for marrying classic East Coast elegance with a clean, modern sensibility.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
9 May 2025
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Adichie commanded the carpet with elegance and purpose.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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“Chivalry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chivalry. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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