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
According to the survey of about 3,000 women, more than half agreed that chivalry is a crucial trait in a potential partner.
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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
While King Charles, 75, has been part of the greatest order of chivalry in Scotland since 1977 and Prince William, 42, has been a member since 2012, Queen Camilla, 76, and Prince Edward, 60, were officially welcomed into the Order of the Thistle during the service.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
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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
While King Charles, 75, has been part of the greatest order of chivalry in Scotland since 1977 and Prince William, 42, has been a member since 2012, Queen Camilla, 76, and Prince Edward, 60, were officially welcomed into the Order of the Thistle during the service.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chivalry
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Bob earned the Silver Star for gallantry in action when Japanese kamikaze bombers struck his ship, USS Franklin.Karen Scanlon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
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For the next 40 years, not one of the seven Medal of Honor candidates cited for their gallantry in Cambodia or Laos received it.Barry Barnett, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2024
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Austen’s 1813 novel of manners remains a household name, a beloved work of literature and the basis of numerous film and television adaptations and reimaginings.Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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Tacos hold a special place in Phoenix's food culture, with multiple shops and trucks across the Valley earning the love of Arizona residents through all manners to serve the popular dish, from birria to carne asada to calabacitas.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
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The black-and-white stripes are timeless, and the gold buttons give it that extra touch of elegance.Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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Jo Malone London, $250 A paragon of elegance, Jo Malone London keeps that standard while bringing a festive element to its Gingerbread Land Home Candle Trio.Emma Sandler, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Chivalry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chivalry. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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