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
But the trouble with chivalry is that the chevalier decides what is best for the lady without consulting her.
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Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
The recognition welcomed them into an elite order of chivalry awarding outstanding individuals for their service or contributions to Denmark.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 6 June 2025
Knights are governed by a strict moral code: the code of chivalry.
—Roland High, New Yorker, 3 June 2025
Knights were expected to embody honesty and chivalry.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
The recognition welcomed them into an elite order of chivalry awarding outstanding individuals for their service or contributions to Denmark.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 6 June 2025
Knights are governed by a strict moral code: the code of chivalry.
—Roland High, New Yorker, 3 June 2025
Knights were expected to embody honesty and chivalry.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chivalry
Noun
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There’s a quixotic gallantry to appealing to a saner conservative and looking ahead to a post-Trump American politics.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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Queen Elizabeth later awarded Beaton the George's Cross, Britain’s highest civilian award for gallantry, for his role in saving her daughter’s life, and bestowed honors on Callender, as well as the other policemen and onlookers who intervened.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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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Minding your manners will make the trip better for everyone.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While the episode follows Deborah after walking away from her Late Night series, the backdrop and elegance of Singapore follows both characters as Deborah attempts to do standup in a Singapore casino using a translator.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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A touch of flaky sea salt brings effortless elegance and flair.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Chivalry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chivalry. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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