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as in noblemen
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 princes
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 gentlemen
Well, first of all, the idea that these three gentlemen that have very little background in terms of negotiations or the technical nature of nuclear negotiations going against a hardened Iranian team that's been doing this for decades.
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CBS News, 14 June 2026
So ladies and gentlemen, please welcome songwriter, Hall of Fame, class of 2026, inductee, Taylor Swift.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 12 June 2026
For gentlemen of that era, uncivil words were violence.
—Rob Wolfe, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
Deborah Vance, who did NOT die, ladies and gentlemen and they/thems!
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Jeff Shi of Wolves, ladies and gentlemen.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Soon, Colbert was joined by Jon Stewart to confront his denial about Late Show being over, which was followed by a heartfelt bit from the gentlemen of Strike Force Five including Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2026
The final scene of The Trial describes the execution of Kafka’s protagonist by two impatient gentlemen.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Ladies and gentlemen, meet the Las Vegas Raiders.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
CBS News, 14 June 2026
So ladies and gentlemen, please welcome songwriter, Hall of Fame, class of 2026, inductee, Taylor Swift.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 12 June 2026
For gentlemen of that era, uncivil words were violence.
—Rob Wolfe, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
Deborah Vance, who did NOT die, ladies and gentlemen and they/thems!
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Jeff Shi of Wolves, ladies and gentlemen.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Soon, Colbert was joined by Jon Stewart to confront his denial about Late Show being over, which was followed by a heartfelt bit from the gentlemen of Strike Force Five including Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2026
The final scene of The Trial describes the execution of Kafka’s protagonist by two impatient gentlemen.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Ladies and gentlemen, meet the Las Vegas Raiders.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentlemen
Noun
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As kobolds go, Heinzelmann was more harmless than most, going about his business protecting the castle from giants and dwarves and keeping the staff updated on faerie gossip, as well as protecting the chambermaids from unwelcome attentions from visiting noblemen.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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While black bears are the smallest bear in North America, according to the Department of Fish and Wildlife, males can get up to about 500 pounds, with most bears weighing between 100 and 400.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Some studies on the sterile insect technique as a means of managing fruit flies have shown a negligible difference when males and females are released together compared to males alone.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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American vacationers, Emirati princes, French fashion designers, British socialites and new-money Chinese.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The merchant princes of Silicon Valley appeared concerned that the new Pope would usurp their authority and diminish their power.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
27 May 2026
Noun
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My job is to help the guys put them in environments and situations to be better.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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He’s been working hard with the pitching guys too.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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Tchaikovsky premiered his famed classical ballet in 1892, more than 27 years after Hotel Café Royal first opened its doors as the Café Royal, a place where artists and aristocrats gathered for convivial cocktails and conversations alike.—
Tim Chan,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Dec. 2025
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Dividend aristocrats are companies that have increased their dividends in each of the past 25 years.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
2 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The duo bounds alongside an inspired OJ Da Juiceman flip, spitting with delirium about putting their men in Lululemon, letting the Draco sing with reckless abandon, and throwing it in dudes’ faces without a second thought.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
10 Dec. 2025
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None of this is a sufficient substitute for the detail of the novel, which is mostly composed of two dudes absolutely spinning out whenever the other’s name is mentioned in a game recap playing on the TV across a crowded bar.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
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So are their girlfriends and wives, who support their beaus in stadiums and at home.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Despite some very not-so-subtle hints from yours truly, my past beaus have never gifted me a handbag on Valentine’s Day, either.—
Michelle Baricevic,
InStyle,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Gentlemen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentlemen. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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