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Recent Examples of gent
The late gent, an Orange County veteran, became fascinated with archaeology while serving in Vietnam.
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Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
Among the gents, the leaders are: Elvis Presley (67 weeks), Garth Brooks (52), Michael Jackson (51), Elton John (39), Belafonte, Drake and Wallen (37 each).
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 13 July 2025
The demure Italian gent and his tiny-waisted mistress.
—Richard Godwin, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
What a ridiculous endeavor, and, mind you, this gent is a hell of a forecaster.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 June 2025
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Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
Among the gents, the leaders are: Elvis Presley (67 weeks), Garth Brooks (52), Michael Jackson (51), Elton John (39), Belafonte, Drake and Wallen (37 each).
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 13 July 2025
The demure Italian gent and his tiny-waisted mistress.
—Richard Godwin, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
What a ridiculous endeavor, and, mind you, this gent is a hell of a forecaster.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gent
Noun
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Jack has shown by example how to balance being a true gentleman and a true leader.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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The oldest one is from a gentleman, Joe Sheridan.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Authorities shot and killed an adult male Asiatic black bear near where the body was found, according to the outlet.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Jon Pike, a philosophy professor at The Open University in England, argued that an open category should be created for transgender athletes to avoid any potential unfairness from biological males competing against girls and women.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The interim coach that season is the same guy who will try to devise a plan to slow the Panthers’ rushing attack Sunday — Jets defensive coordinator Steve Wilks.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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And there was the Michigan accent and the fact that the guy doesn’t shut up.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Steelers-Bengals game presents an incredible nod to human potential, and a great chance to see two old dudes – both of whom just happen to be Super Bowl-winning QBs like Brady and Brees – duke it out.—
Coy Wire,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Way to take the high road, dude.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Gent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gent. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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