Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knighted
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The entire production is ennobled by his gift for listening actively to scene partners rather than waiting for his turn to speak.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2025 -
At number 38, the extraordinary Hôtel Maurel de Pontèves—built by one Pierre Maurel, a cloth trader who was ennobled and became provincial treasurer, is worth a closer look.—
Kate Maxwell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2022
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Visitors entering the SoHo gallery’s second floor pass through the open jaws of a towering wolf sculpture, one of three oversized works commissioned from Garel specifically for the gallery.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Although the show was due to conclude after three seasons, Sudeikis decided to continue, and a fourth season was commissioned by the streamer, which will premiere on August 5.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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Past research has shown that breast cancer patients who lose weight through treatment or surgery have improved heart health and longevity.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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All the same, the team improved dramatically right away, posting its first winning season in the Sacramento era and losing a thrilling first-round playoff series to the Utah Jazz.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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But that could change soon as the Bank of Japan has been hiking rates while hotter inflation has lifted Japanese government bond yields, which are now looking more attractive and emerging as an alternative to Treasury bonds.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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The Red Sea fest and market held in city of Jeddah, on the Red Sea’s eastern shore, was established in 2019, with its inaugural edition taking place in 2020, two years after Saudi Arabia lifted its 35-year ban on commercial movie theaters.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
6 June 2026
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Tens of thousands of fans spontaneously celebrated in the streets around the Emirates Stadium, despite no game even being played at the arena.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The fast casual chain celebrated the moment with a social post that chronicled the card's journey from Los Angeles to New York City's Madison Square Garden.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Knighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knighted. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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