knighthood

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Recent Examples of knighthood Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham, fresh off his knighthood in England, got a loud ovation when he was shown on the jumbo screen. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 15 June 2025 The 50-year-old British soccer legend was awarded a knighthood along with Oscar winner Gary Oldman and The Who frontman Roger Daltrey in Charles' birthday honors list, which recognizes individual outstanding achievements and contributions to British society. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025 The Who singer was given knighthood not only for his contributions to music but all his efforts to raise money for his Teenage Cancer Trust, which has raised over $50 million on both sides of the Atlantic. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2025 The most recent New Year Honours list saw knighthoods conferred on actor Stephen Fry, former England soccer manager Gareth Southgate and London mayor Sadiq Khan. Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for knighthood
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Noun
  • Gawain valiantly shows up for his own beheading, keeping his end of the bargain, and passes the test of chivalry.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 22 Sep. 2025
  • The sovereign, 76, stepped out wearing his Marshal's uniform with the Order of the Thistle insignia, reflecting his position in Scotland's highest order of chivalry, which his wife, Queen Camilla, was inducted into last year.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • There’s a quixotic gallantry to appealing to a saner conservative and looking ahead to a post-Trump American politics.
    James Folta, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Queen Elizabeth later awarded Beaton the George's Cross, Britain’s highest civilian award for gallantry, for his role in saving her daughter’s life, and bestowed honors on Callender, as well as the other policemen and onlookers who intervened.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Dancers and band members from the nearby Edison School of the Arts performed at the grand opening ceremony, where Elanco launched a nutrition program to feed and educate 250 families in the Valley Neighborhood.
    Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Rod Serling historical marker dedication ceremony Ohio's historical markers educate residents and visitors about the significant places and historical events in the Buckeye State.
    Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025

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