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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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There are a lot of young guys who are working really hard.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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But the Penguins still have a bunch of old guys on this roster.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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At times this prince of the treetops seems to be almost un real.—
Charles Elliott,
Outdoor Life,
21 Aug. 2025
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There are reports that the prince crashed his Range Rover through electric gates in Windsor Great Park to avoid a detour in 2016.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Often the collectors are white, male, and advanced in age—icons of previous eras keen to see their reflection in a fancy automobile.—
Stayton Bonner,
Robb Report,
24 Aug. 2025
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Fine’s YouTube audience is more than 98 percent male, the overwhelming majority of whom are 25 to 54.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Aug. 2025
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This intricate tattoo, completed in a single eight-hour session, spans the right side of his body and depicts a knight on horseback charging toward a castle.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Aug. 2025
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There are also fantastic roles to play, like pirates, knights, cowboys, spies, princesses and mermaids.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
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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
Noun
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The duplex sits atop Six Charles Street, the former London showroom of Josiah Wedgwood, the father of modern English pottery, who revolutionized ceramics in the 18th century with his innovative designs and royal commissions, turning his work into a global brand prized by queens and aristocrats.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
21 Aug. 2025
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Would England’s aristocrats vote to cut the Premier League?—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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So far, local authorities have done little to search the water for the remaining men, despite pleas from Flores' family and homeless outreach groups.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Judge Hartig’s psychological evaluation By Hartig’s own description, concerns with her mental health arose long before the two men’s cases and Deputy Reckling’s death.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Gentleman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentleman. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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