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Adjective
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After the Hart Trophy announcement, Friday will bring the finalists for the following awards: the Masterton (perseverance, dedication, and sportsmanship), Selke (best defensive forward), Jack Adams (coach of the year), and Lady Byng (sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct).—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
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Image ‘Paddington in Peru’ Directed by Dougal Wilson, this sequel sees the gentlemanly bear Paddington (voiced by Ben Whishaw) on a trip to Peru to find his Aunt.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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The chivalrous Ted, Leslie reveals, not only pressured her to abort their child, but enlisted former brother-in-law Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett) to threaten her to keep away.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
5 May 2025
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He's remained a core player ever since as the chivalrous yet sometimes hot-headed Nicholas Newman.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
29 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Two highly modern, eminently civilized nations were plunged into chaos.—
Kelly McKinney,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2025
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International good faith, a sister of democracy, springs from the will of civilized nations of men to respect the rights and liberties of other nations of men.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Luckily, her gallant Eddington co-stars Austin Butler and Pedro Pascal were there to protect her from the crazed abeille.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
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Marvel’s Thunderbolts* brings together a huge ensemble cast for a less gallant take on the MCU.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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For any living room that could use a charming focal point, this number from Mackenzie Childs in their signature courtly check indicates style, and design know-how.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
31 Mar. 2025
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Inside the feudal fortress, decorative interiors include frescoes credited to Benedetto Bembo, such as Camera d’Oro, a room that depicts courtly interactions between Pier Maria Rossi and Bianca Pellegrini and recounts the tale of their love.—
Gulnaz Khan,
AFAR Media,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Always angling to be the good daughter, the obedient one, the ladylike one, the prettier one.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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Gloves are complimenting many silhouettes, bringing a retro touch of sophistication, as seen at Miu Miu or Saint Laurent, or a more ladylike take, like at Sportmax and Ferragamo.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The review process is careful for a reason – and perhaps the only real method of speeding it up is the one Zeldin has proposed: reassigning staff so there are more people to share the work.—
Jeffrey Gore,
The Conversation,
14 May 2025
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From examining markets and assessing team capacity to reviewing current offerings, the decision to expand to a second storefront is one that requires careful consideration before any concrete plans are put in motion.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The Brotherhood has been equally solicitous of Israel, after all, continuing to enforce the blockade of Gaza despite its ideological sympathy with Hamas.—
Marc Lynch,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2013
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Amid tensions with European allies, Trump is solicitous with Putin, who in turn praised Trump Thursday for working to re-engage with Russia.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Gentlemanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentlemanlike. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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