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as in nobleman
a man of high birth or social position
many of the signers of the Declaration of Independence were gentlemen who were risking everything
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as in prince
an honorable and courteous man
was such a gentleman that he offered to call a cab for me
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Recent Examples of gentleman
Of course, there were some who did, but most of them were gentlemen.
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Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 26 Feb. 2025
Ladies and gentlemen, Vaughn Vreeland’s triple-chocolate brownies.
—Mia Leimkuhler, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Bill was a gentle man and a gentleman, wise beyond our times.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2025
Fans of the show know that getting a job offer related to Severance might be an unsettling proposition, but the gentlemen of Odesza jumped at the opportunity.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 21 Feb. 2025
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Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 26 Feb. 2025
Ladies and gentlemen, Vaughn Vreeland’s triple-chocolate brownies.
—Mia Leimkuhler, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Bill was a gentle man and a gentleman, wise beyond our times.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2025
Fans of the show know that getting a job offer related to Severance might be an unsettling proposition, but the gentlemen of Odesza jumped at the opportunity.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentleman
Noun
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American baritone Titus Muzzi III makes his LVO debut in the title role of the swaggering, lecherous nobleman whose proud and stubborn defiance of authority leads to his spectacular and fiery demise.—
Randy McMullen,
The Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Eventually, his Realtor brought him to an 18th-century nobleman’s villa in Latiano, crumbling from neglect.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This, again, is about getting the right guy for an important role.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2025
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The ball sticks, movement stalls, and the Bucks are left with five guys watching one player try to manufacture a miracle.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Despite failing to produce a breakthrough, the meeting illustrated the convening reach of the crown prince and his intention to act as a diplomatic go-between in the Ukraine-Russia war.—
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen,
The Conversation,
14 Mar. 2025
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Recommended Safety As Trump proves unreliable, Europe rushes to firm up defenses on its own Saudi oil also gives the crown prince sway over the global supply of crude and its price.—
Ned Temko,
The Christian Science Monitor,
13 Mar. 2025
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The videos, filmed between January 16 to 27, show at least two great arguses, a male and a female.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
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According to the Chicopee Police Department, authorities at 12:30 a.m. Sunday received a 911 call reporting that a male was seen in the Connecticut River off of Walter Street.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2025
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But Hamilton, a literal knight, is enamored, peppering the horse master with questions.—
Sean Gregory / London and Maranello,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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In 2021, Gaydos was named a chevalier/knight by France’s Ministry of Culture in recognition of his long career in entertainment.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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Then my opponent this giant dude Bronson Reed, decided to jump off the top of a cage and snap his ankle.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Look at how Kyle and Amanda were treated in the early years or all the footage of Lindsay hooking up with dudes.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2025
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Born in New York City to Judith Bruce and Spanish aristocrat Ricardo Ignacio de la Huerta, Duke of Mandas y Villanueva, De la Huerta doesn’t hold an official title.—
Devan Díaz,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
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The leaders of the French Revolution faced a failing regime that was burdened by debt and increasingly unpopular—and not just with those who suffered from its inequalities but also among the aristocrats who had benefited from it.—
Margaret MacMillan,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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The plummeting support runs counter to Iowa’s football, men’s wrestling and women’s basketball programs, which have all sold out their seasons for at least two consecutive years.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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From ultra-soft sweaters to technical pants, Nordstrom’s men’s clothing offerings have never been better than during this surprise sale.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Gentleman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentleman. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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