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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
One gentleman that worked for us 30 years ago has always come back.
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
That sentiment is reflected, and stylishly, in a new collaboration between menswear designer Armando Cabral and modular furniture pioneer USM, which has resulted in the Swiss brand’s first chairs, bed, and gentlemen’s valet.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2025
The British journalist and playwright Andrew Halliday was fascinated by these cards, especially one popular card that featured a lady and gentleman walking arm-in-arm up a pathway toward a church.
—Christopher Ferguson, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2025
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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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
That sentiment is reflected, and stylishly, in a new collaboration between menswear designer Armando Cabral and modular furniture pioneer USM, which has resulted in the Swiss brand’s first chairs, bed, and gentlemen’s valet.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2025
The British journalist and playwright Andrew Halliday was fascinated by these cards, especially one popular card that featured a lady and gentleman walking arm-in-arm up a pathway toward a church.
—Christopher Ferguson, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentleman
Noun
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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
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Orlok is draped in the traditional clothing of a Transylvanian nobleman, and like most vampires, also represents the unquenchable greed of the wealthy and powerful.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
Noun
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That all seems quaint today, however, when compared with the guy who’s apparently in charge of the U.S. government.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Pharaoh Compton had eight, giving them the kind of production from their bigs that has been absent for much of the season from guys not named Magoon Gwath.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The crown prince lives in exile until this day, unable to return to his home country of Iran.—
Rachel Wolf,
Fox News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Saudi state media described the talks as happening at the prince's direction.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In a lifetime, according to the Daily Infographic, the average male spends a total of 855.8 days in the bathroom; 85 days more than the average female.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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The driver of the semi, a 41-year-old male from Schererville, was uninjured.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The axes and sword, therefore, could have been used against the knights — or on their behalf.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2025
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The city goes car-free for five days, allowing travelers, merchants, carriages, and knights to bring the Middle Ages back to life.—
Carissa & Dino Tozzi,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Now, Walter is still hanging around Misty, doting on her and generally just being a great (yet super-creepy) dude.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
14 Feb. 2025
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Usually, that question produces a sparse list of obvious salary dumps plus a handful of veteran players who are getting squeezed out by some dude on Keith Law’s Top 100 Prospects list.—
Jayson Stark,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Christie’s is selling a fresh-to-market Frank Auerbach painting that was once owned by a British aristocrat who worked for the highly secret Y-Service during World War II.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Dividend aristocrats could be a possible investment opportunity right now, said Kevin Simpson, founder and chief investment officer of Capital Wealth Planning in Naples, Fla.—
Michelle Fox,Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The officer repeatedly instructed the elderly man to drop the gun, and when backup officers arrived and issued the same command, the man continued to aim the weapon at them.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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According to the police department, a 46-year-old Towson man is charged with first-degree murder and currently being held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center.—
Shaela Foster,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Gentleman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentleman. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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