chivalry

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Recent Examples of chivalry Knights were expected to embody honesty and chivalry. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025 Dickens decides to put an end to the madness caused by the boy’s love of knights and chivalry once and for all by telling him a better story. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2025 But the trouble with chivalry is that the chevalier decides what is best for the lady without consulting her. Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025 Consumers are getting caught up on the chivalry of knights as well. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for chivalry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chivalry
Noun
  • The convergence of reason and gallantry, of irony and affection, struck a teasing tone.
    Merve Emre, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
  • Written with filmmaker Matt Yoka, Possession marries the Band’s Americana with T. Rex’s fuzzy glam, anchored by Segall’s always-stellar guitar gallantry.
    Dan Reilly, Vulture, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • This is not so much a question of good manners as good visibility.
    Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Minding your manners will make the trip better for everyone.
    Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Designed to pay homage, the scent is inspired by Granado’s history and the mysterious, welcoming atmosphere of traditional apothecaries and reviving century-old legacy with intensity, elegance and freshness.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
  • With films like 2024’s Challengers and internet trends that promise hashtag-Old Money, everyday people are picking up a racquet in the hopes of dialing into the elegance that tennis has come to signify over the years.
    Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025

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“Chivalry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chivalry. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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