Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sirs
Noun
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His father was the fourth generation in a long line of gentlemen ranchers—weekend cowboys who’d made their fortune in Austin as attorneys for large oil companies, but whose identity was still tied to the thousands of acres that the family owned near Marfa.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026 -
These things are just completely unacceptable and, as far as I'm concerned, both gentlemen need to go home.—
Fin Daniel Gómez,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Great science-fiction writers, almost by definition, are masters of cognitive estrangement.—
Stephanie Burt,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Insider experiences include a tour of a private palazzo by a prince no less, a painting class inspired by Caravaggio, and a master class in mixing the perfect aperitivo by resident masters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While some students and staff seemed to appreciate the bots, plenty more did not, taking it upon themselves to vandalize, harass, and knock the fellas over at every opportunity.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
2 Apr. 2026
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Time to pay big bucks for the big fellas.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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You guys know [head coach Jerry Kill], [offensive coordinator Tim Beck] is here.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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And so, that was really fun to go through that experience with those guys.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This place was incredible, and got to enjoy it with some good lads.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The year was 1994, and a handful of Irish lads were gathered at a hotel in Northern Ireland to celebrate Colin Cather’s pending nuptials.—
Abby Ellin,
Washington Post,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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What also matters is that Ingram, who stood out for his quiet leadership even as a kid, chose to become a licensed social worker, a career that is made up of less than 5% African-American males.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Cancer rates are 30% higher in women aged 20-29 (55 versus 42 per 100,000) compared to males and nearly double in those aged 30-39 (161 versus 84 per 100,000), the American Cancer Society states.—
Tesfaye Negussie,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As a bonus, we’re rewarded with-sexy guys romping about in and out of form-fitting leather chaps and then in and out of tight wrestling tights.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The shop grew into the nation’s largest manufacturer of chaps, the leather leggings that protect a rider from brushy terrain.—
Hollace Ava Weiner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Commercial customers are prohibited from using patio misters, but residential customers may use them.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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And don’t worry, there are plenty of patio misters to keep you cool during the hot, dry summers.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
22 Nov. 2025
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“Sirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sirs. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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