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as in nobleman
a man of high birth or social position
many of the signers of the Declaration of Independence were gentlemen who were risking everything
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as in prince
an honorable and courteous man
was such a gentleman that he offered to call a cab for me
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Recent Examples of gentleman
And so with that throat clearing out of the way, ladies and gentlemen Starbucks has just become one of the Best Stocks in the Market.
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Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
And yes, many gentleman’s clubs have a great menu, trust me.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
And one of the gentlemen just looked at the petition and wouldn't even look me in the eye.
—March 8, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Well, you and the 999 other gentlemen who move fast enough to snag one.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
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Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
And yes, many gentleman’s clubs have a great menu, trust me.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
And one of the gentlemen just looked at the petition and wouldn't even look me in the eye.
—March 8, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Well, you and the 999 other gentlemen who move fast enough to snag one.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentleman
Noun
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The upper chamber of the British Parliament was composed of noblemen who inherited their seats for most of its history.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
12 Mar. 2026
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For most of its 700-year history, its membership was composed of noblemen — almost never women — who inherited their seats, alongside a smattering of bishops.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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But Hubert Davis was ultimately not the right guy to lead the UNC basketball program.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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You guys keep putting that crap out there.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
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Ever since the former prince Andrew was arrested for suspicion of misconduct in public office, there have been questions about what this means for the rest of the royal family.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
25 Mar. 2026
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The crown prince and princess of indie Americana will co-headline a run of North American dates starting in April, each performing their own sets and, one hopes, joining up for the songs Lenderman played guitar and sang on from Waxahatchee’s 2024 album Tigers Blood.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
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Police release suspect description Police said the suspect is described as a 25‑ to 27‑year‑old Indian male, about 5‑foot‑9.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The male showed a gun and opened fire toward the friends, police said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Catholic king, James II, was bitterly opposed by the Protestant aristocrats, who feared Catholic domination and French influence.—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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The sandwich and parliamentary democracy were made by English aristocrats and remade in America.—
Dominic Green,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Somebody’s got to shoot it, dude.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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That's when golden dudes will start being handed out.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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She was acquitted and later made a knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau, in recognition of her career as a geriatric physician.—
Charles Lane,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
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But King Arthur needs a knight, and there isn’t one in the room.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Cal Fire law enforcement officers arrested a Modesto man accused of starting a 2-acre wildfire early Friday in El Dorado County after he was found near the fire area the following day.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Among the leading superstars for the past generation, for instance, has been a troika of Muslim men.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Gentleman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentleman. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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