1
as in beaus
a man extremely interested in his clothing and personal appearance
he was quite a gallant, primping more than either of his sisters
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2
as in boyfriends
a man who courts a woman usually with the goal of marrying her
she had a whole host of gallants vying for her hand in marriage
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Noun
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Her goal was to get into the holiday spirit and also help other young women with gift ideas for their boyfriends.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
25 Dec. 2024 -
Popular on Variety After winding up Gayle King’s birthday surprise, Williams got on the phone with Variety to talk about the song’s 60-year life as a perennial favorite of boyfriends, husbands, doting dads and presidents.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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For lovers of thoughtful accessories, two of Amberjack's most recent designs encapsulate their commitment to defining what dress-casual footwear can be.—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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This is a moment when food lovers can expect the kind of artistic innovation that could reverberate for years to come.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Take the quiz here … BAGGAGE BATTLES – Traveler's social media post on 'overhead bin ownership' sparks debate.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
26 Dec. 2024
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High-value content educates customers, sparks meaningful conversations and builds community.—
Nitin Gupta,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Three men, all members of a city crew working on the pier at the time, were thrown into the ocean, according to the sheriff's office.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
24 Dec. 2024
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The third round mirrored the first 10 minutes of the contest, with both men active in the striking department early before returning to their wrestling.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The 33-year-old will be out of contract at the end of the season and has been linked with a number of suitors including clubs in the Saudi Pro League and San Diego FC in Major League Soccer.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Ben Hemo said he’d been approached by several other suitors but wasn’t looking for a deal until Boomi sent his investors an email.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Carrie Underwood attends the 2024 Songwriters Hall Of Fame induction and awards gala on June 13, 2024, in New York City.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
31 Dec. 2024
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Ferrell is fan of the Los Angeles Kings and regularly attends their games, but never as Buddy the Elf.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Gallants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gallants. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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