as in chivalrousness
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knightliness
Noun
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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.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
21 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
Noun
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For the first time in two years, Princess Kate took her place among the senior members of the royal family at the annual service, which takes place every year at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle to celebrate the oldest and most senior order of chivalry in Britain.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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But the trouble with chivalry is that the chevalier decides what is best for the lady without consulting her.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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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“Knightliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knightliness. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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