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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
Folks took to the comment section of the post and wished the doe-eyed gentleman a very happy birthday.
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Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2025
Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, convict my ass.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
The restaurant takes a tongue-in-cheek approach in both its decor—think massive chandeliers, portraits of flamingos dressed as gentlemen and women, and a stylish Art Deco atrium facing Las Vegas Boulevard—and its food and beverage offerings.
—Julie Tremaine, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Within the last six months, my MIL began dating another senior gentleman, Peter.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gentleman
Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2025
Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, convict my ass.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
The restaurant takes a tongue-in-cheek approach in both its decor—think massive chandeliers, portraits of flamingos dressed as gentlemen and women, and a stylish Art Deco atrium facing Las Vegas Boulevard—and its food and beverage offerings.
—Julie Tremaine, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Within the last six months, my MIL began dating another senior gentleman, Peter.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gentleman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentleman
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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This is the kind of guy who kicks down a door and busts somebody’s kidney with a crowbar.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 2025
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Furthermore, Anarumo has been praised throughout his career for never caring about a player’s resume and simply playing the best guys.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The prince might feel right at home at the Corn Dog Castle food stand as a former resident of Kensington Palace.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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This made Major responsible for the legal and administrative matters relating to the princes.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Of the 2,128 people who participated, 79% said biological males who identify as women should not be allowed to participate in women's sports.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Officers responded to a report of a man down on a road in Maplewood early Friday, according to authorities, and found a male with injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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Among the saddest scenes in literature is when the knight, on his deathbed, passes into sanity, with his faithful squire trying to still convince him of the fantastical nature of a reality that is anything but.—
Ed Simon
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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Her basic skillset mirrors the knight’s; armed with a sword-like needle, Hornet can attack in close range melee both forward and up, and descend on baddies with a downward strike that doubles as a bouncing mechanism to propel further.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Every dude in this particular person's past had money.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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But Jon was always just a coolass dude.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On the series, Galligan portrays Lady Olivia Hedges-White, a real-life aristocrat from a once-prominent family.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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She's inspired by a real aristocrat and is the Guinness sibling's cousin.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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An adult man allegedly used falsified documents to enroll in a Minnesota high school and reportedly played on the football team.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The rumblings of a shorter extension have been loud, and McDavid may be more concerned with Edmonton’s ability to put a championship roster around him than becoming the NHL’s first $20 million AAV man.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Gentleman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentleman. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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