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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
Friends and collaborators describe him as a consummate gentleman and leader with an infectious sense of humor.
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Raquelle Harris, VIBE.com, 25 July 2025
The Renaissance ideal suggests a fine and cultured society, with its crowds of gay ladies and gentlemen devoted to the pleasures and elegances of life—which excites my admiration, but not my sympathies.
—Henry Wiencek
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
This gentleman was the owner of an English premier team and owned and operated one of the largest jewelry companies in the world.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
The gentlemen designers Dolce and Gabbana certainly do not stint on locations.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Raquelle Harris, VIBE.com, 25 July 2025
The Renaissance ideal suggests a fine and cultured society, with its crowds of gay ladies and gentlemen devoted to the pleasures and elegances of life—which excites my admiration, but not my sympathies.
—Henry Wiencek
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
This gentleman was the owner of an English premier team and owned and operated one of the largest jewelry companies in the world.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
The gentlemen designers Dolce and Gabbana certainly do not stint on locations.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentleman
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Giselle, one of the oldest story ballets, has two parts: In the First Act, Giselle, a young peasant girl is seduced by Albrecht, a nobleman in disguise.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Pictures later published by local media showed a small tear in the painting around the area of the nobleman’s ankle.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
23 June 2025
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How a 'Mad Dogs' concert film led to the Tedeschi Trucks Band Q: You guys definitely captured a bit of the magic.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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With a pair of catwalks jutting from the oval stage, the guys roam into the crowd, all while hitting their dance moves, and blending their upbeat pop anthems with the sappier ballads that made them into a heartthrob collective.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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In March, the princes and fellow trustees resigned amid growing tensions with Chandauka.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Even pop prince Justin Bieber is keeping it low-key on his new album, which relies on sparse, downbeat guitars.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
3 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, the war is also contributing to a massive decline in working-age males.—
Ilan Berman,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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As students boarded buses at the West Side Leadership Academy in Gary Tuesday afternoon, police and school security officers arrested an unidentified male who officials said was armed with a gun.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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In Gdańsk, Poland, archaeologists recently found a medieval knight's tomb beneath a former ice cream parlor.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Further analysis is needed to determine the origins and history of the knight and the site, the city said on its website.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
Noun
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The rash of lad mags, crowded with bikini babes and bad advice for dudes, actively influenced the lads to be more sexist; studies showed that exposure to fashion magazines in the 1990s seemed to make girls hate themselves.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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Hemsworth is a charming dude, and this looks like a fun concept.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Aug. 2025
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Where to stay Book now: The Pucić Palace The 19-room Pucić Palace in the heart of the old town offers a chance to channel your inner aristocrat, whether Hapsburg or Targaryen—think heavy drapes, marble bathrooms, and antique furniture.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
1 Aug. 2025
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Bellucci plays Giulio’s mother, a woman from the central Italian region of Umbria – which is where Bellucci comes from in real life – who is married to a Sicilian aristocrat.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
29 July 2025
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The wallet would end up going on a 151,000-mile odyssey across multiple states before a mechanic in Minnesota last month discovered that the obstacle that was preventing him from putting the vehicle's airbox back in place was — a man's leather wallet.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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The following transactions filled out the final, 16-team field on Sunday: World No. 1 and defending US Open men’s singles champion Jannik Sinner will team with 10-time Grand Slam women’s doubles champion Katerina Siniakova.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Gentleman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentleman. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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