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Recent Examples of gent
The potency of the story is in how Felder, now 58, looks back on the totality of his life as an older gent, espousing wisdom that comes with age and self-interrogation.
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David John Chávez, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
Bovino’s aggressive tactics have drawn intense criticism after federal gents shot and killed two people this month.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 28 Jan. 2026
Nichanian has an incredible knack for knowing exactly what modern gents want and delivers it in the best, most luxurious way.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
The late gent, an Orange County veteran, became fascinated with archaeology while serving in Vietnam in the 1970s.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
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David John Chávez, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
Bovino’s aggressive tactics have drawn intense criticism after federal gents shot and killed two people this month.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 28 Jan. 2026
Nichanian has an incredible knack for knowing exactly what modern gents want and delivers it in the best, most luxurious way.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
The late gent, an Orange County veteran, became fascinated with archaeology while serving in Vietnam in the 1970s.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gent
Noun
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Well, gentlemen, thank you both for lending us your expertise for this conversation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In 2016, Eynon moved the operation to the new factory in Denver at the site of what was previously something of a private gentleman’s club for Denver Nuggets players, complete with a pool-table area, a bar, even a cigar and wine room.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Among respondents, 50% identified as male and 48% as female, with an average age of 45.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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Experts assume that the whale is a young male, as males, unlike females, tend to migrate.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And to have a guy like him who understands what the competition looks like on the floor, but is still here to kind of enhance the environment, help celebrate his teammates, give his teammates wisdom.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Those guys are all older than me, [Richard] Linklater and [Robert] Rodriguez and all of those guys.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sure, Ian and Rachel are making eyes at each other, but mostly, there is pus coming out of a dude’s arm.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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The latter is a direct shot at sexist record industry insiders, and some older dudes who come to their shows just to leer at them.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Gent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gent. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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