as in kingly
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Recent Examples of knightly
Christie’s knightly status in Westeros landed her roles in a few major franchises: first in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2 and later taking command as First Order stormtrooper Captain Phasma in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) and The Last Jedi (2017).
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Danny Horn, EW.com, 14 July 2024
The entire Christian civilization on which our country is built is a knightly message to defend widows and orphans.
—Fox News, 9 June 2023
Danny Horn, EW.com, 14 July 2024
The entire Christian civilization on which our country is built is a knightly message to defend widows and orphans.
—Fox News, 9 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knightly
Adjective
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K by Dolce & Gabbana would be a kingly gift for any man.—
Dallas News,
Dallas News,
30 Nov. 2022
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Every dynasty has its ruler (or two) who would rather be doing something other than exercising his kingly powers, and Tu Duc, an artistic and largely ineffectual poet-ruler, was the Nguyens’ black sheep.—
Hanya Yanagihara,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2022
Adjective
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There’s an archetypal quality to the character: a father-warrior figure treating his princely sons, who are also warriors on the battlefield, with an unsentimental sense of commitment to the cause.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2024
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The team made its first major discovery, a similar princely tomb, in 2018.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 July 2024
Adjective
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The Instagram photo showing her queenly self in the glowing red chest plate caught the attention of the manufacturer, and Gasteyer gave Omnilux permission to share it on their own socials.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
6 Sep. 2024
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The smoky timber of Okonedo’s voice endows Regina with a queenly confidence, despite her flighty circumstances.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2024
Adjective
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But the cruelty and callousness of the lordly class infuses it all.—
Ky Henderson,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2024
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The surge ended in the World Series, the lordly Yankees winning in six games, but Mays was on his way and Durocher gave him full credit.—
Mike Kupper,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2024
Adjective
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Jack Royston is chief royal correspondent for Newsweek, based in London.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Karki also says that royal backing of the GMC means any criticism could be considered seditious.—
By Charlie Campbell/Gelephu, Bhutan,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But the occasionally frantic ex-jock and the gentlemanly straight man had instant chemistry.—
Michael S. Rosenwald,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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America and Italy has lost one of its strongest and most gentlemanly voices: Gianfranco Sorrentino, after a long battle with illness, has died.—
John Mariani,
Forbes,
27 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Bridal tiaras may be less popular than in decades past, but the new guard of regal toppers is designed (and destined) to command attention.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2025
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Despite their regal origins, modern Maltese dogs remain approachable and loving, eagerly engaging in games and cuddles with their owners.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Knightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knightly. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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