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
  • An independent 2024 study commissioned by the county found Kaegi had in fact undershot commercial assessments compared with their sale prices in the northern suburbs in 2022.
    A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The museum, considered one of the late 20th century architect’s greatest structures and among the greatest in the 20th century, was commissioned by Kay and Velma Kimbell to house their diverse art collection.
    James Russell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The Knights improved to 2-0 in their pool games and earned the right to move on to the next round.
    Dan Rios, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Pitchbook’s Zabelin said the company is valued at more than $10 billion, adding that Mercor and its competitors’ high values show investors think services like human feedback and expert testing of AI models are becoming a permanent and essential part of how AI systems are built and improved.
    Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Today, our broken hearts have been lifted at the news that no one is above the law, not even royalty.
    Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
  • The team lifted three to four times per week during the offseason and makes sure to lift three times a week even as the season progresses.
    Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • On Thursday night, Alexander Wang celebrated the ribbon-cutting for The Wang Contemporary — a cultural platform dedicated to supporting and amplifying Asian and Asian American creatives — with a starry celebration that drew industry insiders and celebrities alike.
    Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Her mission is to build environments, both digital and in real life, where support is felt, stories are honored, and life’s most meaningful chapters are celebrated.
    Jason Phillips, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Knighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knighted. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.

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