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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
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Local artists were commissioned to add finishing touches, including Gonçalo Jordão and textile designer Thierry Larche, who collaborated on the property’s own azulejo (ceramic tiles) in the garden area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Wouldn’t a visit to a strip club or hiring some entertainment for a private party have been a better option than trying to grab the junk of a statue that was commissioned by a duke back at the end of the 1550s?—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the view of Zaslav champions like Geffen, his legacy at Warners should be judged by the fact that the company’s key assets have been greatly improved over the past four years.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Mortgage rates have gradually improved in recent days for both buyers and owners hoping to refinance.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Sheehan allowed a single to Moisés Ballesteros with one out and was lifted after throwing a career-high 101 pitches with a 4-0 lead.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The mother then lifted the toddler out of the water while the otter continued attacking and bit her arm.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Last season, the team also had 15 seniors who celebrated graduation in their caps and gowns after winning the 6A title.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the spring of 1986, Nataliia and Valerii celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Knighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knighted. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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