knighted

Definition of knightednext
past tense of knight

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for knighted
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • The headtopper has an interesting history, as Queen Mary commissioned the pearl and diamond design from Garrard in 1913 as a replica of an ancestral jewel.
    Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The lavish ceiling in the property’s Drawing Room was commissioned ahead of a visit by King James I, according to the house’s website.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • LeBron James scored 20 of his 24 points in the first half as Los Angeles improved to 3-1 on an eight-game trip.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
  • An indicator of overall loan demand improved for a second quarter but remained far below its level in late 2024, according to a separate survey of banks.
    Bloomberg, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Hussain ran outside and lifted her himself.
    Trevor Sochocki, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
  • In March 2022, the band made headlines by performing a one-off show at Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium, becoming the first international act to play an Australian stadium after COVID-19 border restrictions were lifted.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Steering far from their signature sounds rooted in corridos and reggaetón, the Mexicali and Medellín artists shift between smooth vocal interplay, crafting a tale of complex love — where beauty is both celebrated and scrutinized.
    Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Trunk Bay is world-renowned, consistently celebrated for its powder-white sand and brilliant turquoise water.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Knighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knighted. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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