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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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
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Great gallantry April 5th is known as Go for Broke Day.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 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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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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This dramatic addition is a great alternative to a veil for those who want a train, yet have a distinct volume and structure that lends a look a retro elegance.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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The one-shoulder design gives it a Grecian elegance that simultaneously reads regal yet effortless—the epitome of the Italian sprezzatura.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Chivalry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chivalry. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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