Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for petit-maître
Noun
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The original dandy—most famously embodied by figures like Beau Brummell in 18th-century Britain—was a man whose primary purpose was to stand out by being impeccably groomed and dressed.—
Ty Gaskins,
Vogue,
29 Apr. 2025 -
Buy the Book From Beau Brummell to Emily Adams Bode, The Men’s Fashion Book documents over 200 years of fashion history by spotlighting the people and brands that have shaped the world of menswear.—
WSJ,
WSJ,
1 Oct. 2021
Noun
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This weird dude who was just for some reason in the background of all those studio sessions.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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This weird dude who was just for some reason in the background of all those studio sessions.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
4 June 2026
Noun
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There’s a version of Lysander that is done as a British fop.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
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The New Yorker loves and fetishizes its traditions (the monocled fop Eustace Tilley, that stately but sensual Adobe Caslon font), but the magazine’s ultimate tradition is cutting through the scrim of contemporary noise to look reality in the eye, presenting it to the reader with a no-fuss vibrance.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
1 Dec. 2025
Noun
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In these spaces, ticks often wait on the tips of grass blades, plant stems, and tree branches with their front legs ready to grasp onto any host that happens to brush by or walk under overhanging foliage.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2026
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In summer, make sure the blades are set to spin counter-clockwise to create a downdraft, and operate the fan at a moderate speed, rather than at the highest setting.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
Noun
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At the top, the photo featured a timestamp of March 31, 2017, an era when the American actress and British prince were dating.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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And even as the prince attempts to reconcile with his father, there’s still a big distance between him and his brother William.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The duo became Instagram official in December, when Perry posted a collection of photos and videos from her time in Tokyo, which included quality time with her beau.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Olga, on the other hand just, like, moves on, when her beau is killed in that duel, finding a soldier to dote on in the very next scene.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
Noun
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The district further encouraged the public to report dead birds — particularly crows, jays, and magpies which are especially susceptible to the West Nile virus — to the California Department of Public Health to aid with mosquito surveillance and control efforts.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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Blue Jay The blue jay is easily identified by its flamboyant personality, bold blue feathers, and size.—
Christopher Gangemi,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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“Petit-maître.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petit-ma%C3%AEtre. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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