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Recent Examples of knighthood
Elba received a knighthood for services to young people after launching prominent campaigns for youth empowerment and anti-knife crime.
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Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
The former is the highest honor prior to earning the title of Sir or Dame with a knighthood or damehood.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 30 Dec. 2025
In November, Brooklyn Beckham did not attend dad David Beckham's knighthood celebration, given by King Charles.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Kerry will be called that because Massachusetts’ less than favorite son received an honorary knighthood a week ago by King Charles III for Sir John’s contribution to saving the planet as Joe Biden’s Climate Czar.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
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Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
The former is the highest honor prior to earning the title of Sir or Dame with a knighthood or damehood.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 30 Dec. 2025
In November, Brooklyn Beckham did not attend dad David Beckham's knighthood celebration, given by King Charles.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Kerry will be called that because Massachusetts’ less than favorite son received an honorary knighthood a week ago by King Charles III for Sir John’s contribution to saving the planet as Joe Biden’s Climate Czar.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knighthood
Noun
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As in all tragedies of chivalry, the alliance will split.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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Warren closed out his number by thanking his beautiful wife; chivalry prevails!—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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During the reception, Princess Kate shared an emotional moment with Tony Gledhill, a former Metropolitan Police officer who received the George Cross for gallantry in 1966.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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In 2020, Magawa received the PDSA Dickin medal for gallantry, which recognizes heroism in animals.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On May 9th, in a ceremony on the bank of the Danube River, he will be sworn in as Prime Minister.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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But there was one part of the ceremony that left him with a bittersweet taste in his mouth.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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“Knighthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knighthood. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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