as in chivalry
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Recent Examples of knighthood
Hugh, Ulf, and Addam are fitted with armor and cloaks, seduced into battle by Rhaenyra’s promise of knighthood if death doesn’t come for them first.
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2024
Early 17th century graves at Jamestown are traditionally unmarked, so the discovery of the tombstone — engraved to commemorate a knighthood and once decorated with brass inlays — is rare for this period, Hartley added.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
Again, the source material already provides the spinoff with fresh purpose: These stories are fundamentally explorations of what knighthood means as a philosophy and an institution in the moral morass that is Westeros.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2024
In the spring, Porte Jacquemus became the youngest designer ever named a Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, France’s cultural knighthood.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2024
Early 17th century graves at Jamestown are traditionally unmarked, so the discovery of the tombstone — engraved to commemorate a knighthood and once decorated with brass inlays — is rare for this period, Hartley added.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
Again, the source material already provides the spinoff with fresh purpose: These stories are fundamentally explorations of what knighthood means as a philosophy and an institution in the moral morass that is Westeros.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2024
In the spring, Porte Jacquemus became the youngest designer ever named a Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, France’s cultural knighthood.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knighthood
Noun
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Consumers are getting caught up on the chivalry of knights as well.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
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Jousting was based on chivalry and how you were expected to follow certain principles and behave in a certain way.Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Mar. 2024
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There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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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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New Heights, hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce, took home the prize of podcast of the year at the 2024 ceremony.Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
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Winners will be revealed February 21 at the NAACP Image Awards Creative Honors ceremonies and February 22 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Knighthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knighthood. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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