GALLANTS Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of gallant

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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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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gallants

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verb

present tense third-person singular of gallant

as in romances

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Noun

Now, the real argument should be who they’re influenced by, and most of these dudes are influenced by Americans.

— Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Jump scares, dudes with chainsaws, fake blood and adult drinks accentuated with gummy worms.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of dudes

Noun

The book is set around three years after the events of Heated Rivalry and sees Shane and Ilya as secret boyfriends while both play for Canadian hockey teams.

— Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026
The tired, the sick, the hungry, the famous and tons of ex-boyfriends, all regretting their wrongs.

— Courtney Love, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of boyfriends

Verb

There was a very enthusiastic response to the movie in the room, with Cruz and Bardem sharing hugs during the applause and woos from the crowd.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026
The iconic destination woos visitors with its rich history, stunning architecture, and a unique network of bridges and canals linking neighborhoods across the Venetian lagoon.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of woos

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In Peru under dictatorship, two of three long-time lovers marry for appearances but flee from their conservative rural community for the capital after their secret is exposed by the third.

— Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
Now, Sacramento is on the list of best cities for coffee lovers, according to a ranking of cafes nationwide.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of lovers

Verb

As the rapid development of artificial intelligence sparks renewed debate about its risks, the United States and China keep racing to build increasingly powerful models.

— Chan Ho-Him, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Unfortunately, a cartel gets involved, and plenty of action sparks from there.

— William Earl, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

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