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noun

Definition of knightnext
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as in prince

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as in champion

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verb

as in to commission

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Recent Examples of knight
Noun
No two tales of what happened to Maelor after his knight protector was shot dead agree, but the young boy was also slain on the bridge, perhaps torn apart by the mob who assailed him, arguing over what to do with the young prince. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 On the wall above the bicycle hung a framed oil painting of the sorcerer Merlin and the knight Lancelot done by the Scotsman James Archer in the late nineteenth century. — Literary Hub, 22 July 2026
Verb
Elba noted in the interview that his lack of interest in himself stands at odds with his public image and the recent news that he was knighted by England's King Charles on June 2. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 In November, Bank of America signed a five-year partnership with Beckham to be an ambassador weeks after he was knighted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for knight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knight
  1. prince
  2. champion
  3. commission
  4. reservist
  5. lift
  6. gendarme
  7. improve
  8. warhorse
Noun
  • The prince went on to develop a close relationship with Gailey, who began at Eton in 1981 and retired in 2021.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Amin also accompanied the crown prince on his visit to Washington last year, where the governments of the two countries announced a strategic AI partnership.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of prince
Noun
  • The 24-time Grand Slam champion appeared to suffer a cramp in his left foot, threw up, and took a medical time-out to have his back massaged between the fourth and fifth sets before losing to Argentine player Mariano Navone.
    — Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Born without hands or feet, Volpentest became one of the most successful Paralympic sprinters in history — a four-time Paralympic gold medalist and five-time world champion sprinter.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of champion
Verb
  • In 1966, the federal government commissioned a massive survey aimed at solving educational inequality.
    — Rund Abdelfatah, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Sultana commissioned Italian brands and local artisans to make the hotel’s bespoke furniture.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of commission
Noun
  • In December 2023, Eisenkot’s youngest son, Gal, a reservist in an elite military unit, was killed in an operation to locate the bodies of Israeli hostages in the northern Gaza Strip.
    — Amos Harel, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Coady, 20, a sophomore at Drake University and an Army reservist from West Des Moines had joined the Army Reserve while in college.
    — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 26 July 2026
Definition of reservist
Verb
  • Marlins starter Eury Perez (7-11) was lifted after allowing a season-high 7 runs -- 5 earned -- and 10 hits over 4 innings.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Competitors had to lift them onto podiums at different heights in the quickest time possible.
    — Rob Tanner, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of lift
Noun
  • During the Paris Commune of 1871, a socialist tailor named Herminie Cadolle experimented with corset design in the hope of allowing women to move around more freely and, presumably, evade the gendarmes.
    — Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Lucienne, a mountain girl charmed by Ortiz, eased their passage by bribing the right gendarme.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of gendarme
Verb
  • Chelsea, despite missing out on a late move for Lamine Camara, and Tottenham have improved considerably, but that is more a reflection of previous dysfunction — and a lighter schedule — than inspired recruitment.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Kia's base model can feel a bit barebones, but upper trims feature plenty of creature comforts and tech enhancements that improve its driving and ownership experience.
    — Keith Laing, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of improve
Noun
  • Democratic warhorse Ed Markey walloped Seth Moulton, who unconvincingly tried to run left.
    — Carine Hajjar, Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The two old warhorses spent six years together at Madrid and won four Champions League titles.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 2 July 2026
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