sir

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Recent Examples of sir Saying ‘ma’am’ and ‘sir’ also makes assumptions about someone’s gender. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 18 July 2024 But she’s made of iron, sir, and no matter how much Biden and his supporters work those pumps — and this press conference is one of those pumps — this ship will founder.) 20 Minutes Before Presser: Biden is currently at the NATO summit where the press conference will be held. James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 July 2024 Thank [you[ kind sir for being a light to the world. David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024 Thank you sir for birthing one of the great movie characters of all time. Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 20 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for sir
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sir
Noun
  • That’s your seat mister, linebacker and all, so prepare to [get] snugly!
    Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Use an oil mister or a pastry brush to oil the plates, which will prevent the overuse of oil and keep excess oil from building up on the grid plates.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Every art lover must visit The Louvre at least once in their lifetime not just to see Leonardo’s incredible Mona Lisa and the famous Venus de Milo but for the quieter galleries too in the Richelieu wing with works by masters like Rubens, Rembrandt and Vermeer.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
  • Get The Recipe 02 of 10 Pineapple Cherry Dump Cake Some of Grandma’s recipes take a practiced hand in the kitchen to master, but old-school dump cake recipes are literally foolproof.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • The gentleman wears his sense of existential defeat like an off-the-rack suit.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2025
  • Last week the administration removed board members appointed by former President Biden from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., including former second gentleman Doug Emhoff, the husband of former Vice President Kamala Harris.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
Noun
  • The old lad won the 2025 Masters in the most patent way possible, by outwitting an army of demons and finally meeting his place in history.
    Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • He was joined for his lads night away by Thomas van Straubenzee, who is one of Princess Charlotte’s godfathers, and Nicholas van Cutsem, who William has known for most of his life (and is one of Prince Louis’ godfathers).
    Simon Perry, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025

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“Sir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sir. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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