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Recent Examples of sir
Thank [you[ kind sir for being a light to the world.
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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
Say ‘yes, ma’am’ and ‘no, ma’am,’ ‘yes, sir’ and all that.
—Michael S. Williamson, Washington Post, 17 June 2024
That is a very patronizing thing to say to a man like Rick Grimes, who worked exceedingly hard to build a life and family in the apocalypse and is only talking to Okafor because he was kidnapped … but sir, yes, sir!
—Leah Marilla Thomas, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2024
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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
Say ‘yes, ma’am’ and ‘no, ma’am,’ ‘yes, sir’ and all that.
—Michael S. Williamson, Washington Post, 17 June 2024
That is a very patronizing thing to say to a man like Rick Grimes, who worked exceedingly hard to build a life and family in the apocalypse and is only talking to Okafor because he was kidnapped … but sir, yes, sir!
—Leah Marilla Thomas, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sir
Noun
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Weaver recommended installing intermittent misters and fans, such as the ones that are used at lines at Universal, to help cool visitors on Park Avenue during the summer months.—
Tyler Williams,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2025
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Cucumber and aloe help soothe skin, while the fine mister ensures the makeup on your face doesn't get disturbed.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
3 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Also, to have that sort of co-sign and support from someone who is the master of the genre, the creator of the era, was a really nice feeling.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
10 Feb. 2025
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There were boxes of VHS tapes and master reels of most of the historical society programs going back decades, and boxes of Park Forest Reporter newspapers chronicling the village’s early growth.—
Paul Eisenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Three-year-old Duncan, a jowly black-and-white gentleman with floppy ears, is also seeking new companions.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2025
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Ladies and gentlemen, the Weeknd …performed at the Grammys.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Wes Brown was a Manchester lad who continued to get a bus to training.—
Andy Mitten,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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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 21 Feb. 2025.
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