as in gallantry
speech or behavior that is honorable and polite
Gentlemen who were lucky enough to gain invites to the state dinner are expected to act with the finest chivalry. In an act of rare chivalry, the driver allowed several cars stopped at a "yield" sign to go ahead.
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Recent Examples of chivalry
Not so in Martin's realm: Sansa, the only character who appears to buy into notions of chivalry, is painted as pitiably naive.
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Charli Carpenter, Foreign Affairs, 29 Mar. 2012
According to the survey of about 3,000 women, more than half agreed that chivalry is a crucial trait in a potential partner.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 9 Aug. 2024
The King also awarded several people with the Knight's Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog, one of Denmark's two orders of chivalry.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 25 July 2024
The Order of the Thistle is the highest order of chivalry in Scotland, and the installation service was held on the second day of the King's annual working week in Scotland dedicated to meeting local people in a celebration of culture, achievement and community.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
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Charli Carpenter, Foreign Affairs, 29 Mar. 2012
According to the survey of about 3,000 women, more than half agreed that chivalry is a crucial trait in a potential partner.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 9 Aug. 2024
The King also awarded several people with the Knight's Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog, one of Denmark's two orders of chivalry.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 25 July 2024
The Order of the Thistle is the highest order of chivalry in Scotland, and the installation service was held on the second day of the King's annual working week in Scotland dedicated to meeting local people in a celebration of culture, achievement and community.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chivalry
Noun
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He was deployed to Italy, where his conspicuous gallantry in combat earned him the Military Cross.—
Lawrence D. Freedman,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Jan. 2020
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Crank up the gallantry, crank up the generosity: Send a spark of love and novelty into the black cloud.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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After seeing how reluctant to move the horse was, their older sibling decided to jump in and help delay their owner's departure—albeit, with much gentler manners.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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For more on how to lose your clothes but not your manners, have a look at our perennial guide to nude beach etiquette.—
CNN,
The Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The delicate ruffle details add just the right amount of elegance to the one-piece, while the lace-up back ensures a perfect fit.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Feb. 2025
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In the fall of 2023, the property introduced a new way to experience the property’s elegance with an East-meets-West afternoon tea.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Chivalry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chivalry. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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