sirs

Definition of sirsnext
plural of sir

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sirs
Noun
  • Ladies and gentlemen, Duval, you the one.
    Denny Alfonso, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Rather than reading only factoids and statistics from one person, these two gentlemen were on the red carpet interviewing almost every person who went up on stage.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The two worked together on Anderson’s most recent film, The Phoenician Scheme, for which Sharp sourced original paintings by such masters as Pierre-Auguste Renoir and René Magritte for the art collection owned by Zsa-Zsa Korda (played by Benicio Del Toro).
    Stephanie Sporn, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Hughes is a certified personal trainer with a masters in holistic nutrition and about 20 years of experience helping clients get strong with weights.
    Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Even without Allar, the offense still could find some functionality if the big fellas up front (including Shelton) play with more consistency.
    Dane Brugler, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
  • So, yeah, the late-night fellas got together this week with the only other people who understand That Life.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Along the way, the funny guys have also appeared in several TV shows and movies, including their own, Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny, in 2006.
    Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Hopefully, again, these are the types of trades that work out for both guys.
    CBS News, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • George Martin became the world’s most legendary producer with the Beatles, the studio wizard who teamed up with four lads from Liverpool to transform music.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Guardiola’s lads look back to their best in the early months of this season after the extended wobble in the previous one that wrecked their hopes of a fifth straight domestic title.
    Andy Jones, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • And there are more female senators than males, 21 to 19.
    George Skelton, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
  • During breeding season, males travel from burrow to burrow and mate with any female, provided that the female hasn't already mated.
    Noel Kirkpatrick, Treehugger, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • But no one was sporting assless chaps in our suite.
    John Seabrook, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
  • There are ski helmets and Stetsons, colorful Gortex bibs and brown cowhide chaps, floor-length fur coats and hip-length puffer jackets — and of course, ski boots and cowboy boots.
    Cari Shane, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • The rooftop has plenty of cushioned seating under misters, several bars and a hookah menu with more flavors than a Baskin-Robbins.
    The Know, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
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“Sirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sirs. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.

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