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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
Other interior highlights include a high-tech cinema, a cigar and billiards lounge, a wine cellar, a gentleman’s lounge, a tea room, and a spa with a hammam, ice room, and sauna.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
As a rule, royal governors were gentlemen, if not always gentlemen with experience.
—Stacy Schiff, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
This gentleman from the pharmacy comes and has two white packages.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
But the situation changes when Cate suggests that the mysterious elderly gentleman being held at Cipher’s house might actually be Thomas Godolkin.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 8 Oct. 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
As a rule, royal governors were gentlemen, if not always gentlemen with experience.
—Stacy Schiff, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
This gentleman from the pharmacy comes and has two white packages.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
But the situation changes when Cate suggests that the mysterious elderly gentleman being held at Cipher’s house might actually be Thomas Godolkin.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentleman
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Hermès traces its history to 1837 as a harness workshop for European noblemen, and today, the company still has a healthy equestrian business.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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This undead, blood-sucking Transylvanian nobleman was the creation of the Anglo-Irish author Bram Stoker.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Sep. 2025
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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
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The email was sent one day after the infamous picture of the prince with his arm around Giuffre was published.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Court documents revealed the extent of Andrew’s relationship with Yang Tengbo, who reportedly forged close ties with the prince.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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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
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There’s the Rotonde suite, in the medieval tower, which looks up at 14th-century rafters, as well as the Matilde suite, named after a Portuguese noblewoman whose life was saved by the knight Jean de Pommard.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
18 Oct. 2025
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Another possibility is that King Charles could remove his brother's role as a knight of the prestigious Order of the Garter, per The Times.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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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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Rounding out the character lineup is Frau von Luber, an erstwhile aristocrat who’s reduced to being the housekeeper in newly wealthy Olim’s castle—which used to belong to her.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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The sapphires went on to become a favorite among aristocrats in 19th-century Europe and remain coveted among jewelry collectors.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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Jones was chosen from among seven applicants -- six men and one woman -- living in Zone 4.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
16 Oct. 2025
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By the mid-1970s, women spent much less time cooking, and men picked up little of the slack.—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Gentleman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentleman. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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