1
as in dudes
a man extremely interested in his clothing and personal appearance
he was quite a gallant, primping more than either of his sisters
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2
as in boyfriends
a man who courts a woman usually with the goal of marrying her
she had a whole host of gallants vying for her hand in marriage
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Noun
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Unidentified plainclothes dudes then dragged her out of the high school auditorium while other Idahoans watched — some in amusement, others not so much.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026 -
And these guys are … these are bad dudes.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There's a lot of change and also new friends, new friendship grounds and the idea of boyfriends.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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Having now been back together with their shitty boyfriends for … a week?—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The ensemble cast includes Ellie Bamber as Eleanor’s sister, Beatrice, and Ed Suter as Edward’s loyal squire Richard, who courts Beatrice amid the escalating tragedy.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
27 Dec. 2025
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Fox News, which courts an older linear audience, has put new focus on its reach via YouTube, X, TikTok and Instagram, among other venues.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After all, when lovers of the cosmos come together in this Earth sign, tradition, courtship and long-term commitment take precedence over fleeting chemistry.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The cafe’s signature coconut latte is a great way to beat the heat and a must for coconut lovers.—
Arundhati Hazra,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Decades later, that nostalgia still sparks a familiar question – what ever happened to the stars who made Petticoat Junction so unforgettable?—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Think heirloom pieces, personal artwork, family photos, and anything else that sparks feelings of love and joy.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Two men — identified as Paul Markoff, 38, of North Bend, and Erik Henne, 43, of Snoqualmie Pass —were killed in the avalanche.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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In fact, seven of the top 10 most-listened to podcasts—with collective audiences numbering in the tens of millions—are hosted by men.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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One video showing people tearing down a billboard image of Maduro dates as far back as July 2024.—
Lauren Fichten,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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An initial round of referendum money dates to 2018.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Tucker’s free-agent suitors include the Mets, Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers, according to The Athletic.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Outside of money, and a great location, the Dolphins can offer John Harbaugh something none of the other interested suitors can, which is a blank slate.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Gallants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gallants. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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