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Recent Examples of knighthood
David's well-wishes for his friend come just days after the athlete was named for knighthood by Prince William's father, King Charles, on June 13.
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 21 June 2025
According to the Guardian, he was reportedly first nominated for a knighthood in 2011.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
Roger Daltrey, David Beckham, and Gary Oldman were among those who received knighthood Saturday for this year’s King’s Birthday Honors list.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2025
The former England captain, who was previously awarded an OBE back in 2003, is set to receive a knighthood as part of the King’s Birthday Honors list, in recognition of his contributions to soccer and British society.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 13 June 2025
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 21 June 2025
According to the Guardian, he was reportedly first nominated for a knighthood in 2011.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
Roger Daltrey, David Beckham, and Gary Oldman were among those who received knighthood Saturday for this year’s King’s Birthday Honors list.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2025
The former England captain, who was previously awarded an OBE back in 2003, is set to receive a knighthood as part of the King’s Birthday Honors list, in recognition of his contributions to soccer and British society.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knighthood
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More romantically, by the late 17th century, yeoman was the rank of chivalry between page and squire.—
Charles Hammer,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2025
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The Order of the Garter is Britain's oldest code of chivalry and dates back to 1348 when it was created by Edward III.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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The convergence of reason and gallantry, of irony and affection, struck a teasing tone.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Written with filmmaker Matt Yoka, Possession marries the Band’s Americana with T. Rex’s fuzzy glam, anchored by Segall’s always-stellar guitar gallantry.—
Dan Reilly,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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On July 15, the group announced Asia’s 50 Best Bars at a live awards ceremony in Macau, and once again, Bar Leone in Hong Kong took the top spot.—
Kevin Gray,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Leoni, 59, and Daly, 69, were married Saturday in a small, private ceremony in New York City, Leoni's publicist confirms to Entertainment Weekly.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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“Knighthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knighthood. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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