knighthood
noun
knight·hood
ˈnīt-ˌhu̇d 
Examples of knighthood in a Sentence
The Queen awarded a knighthood to the famous actor.
For their bravery, they were rewarded with knighthood.
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Earlier this month, Beckham was awarded a knighthood as part of King Charles’s birthday honors, after waiting in line for the title for 14 years.
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Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025
Former England football captain David Beckham, Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman and The Who frontman Roger Daltrey have been awarded knighthoods.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
Additionally, former Labour politician Dame Patricia Hewitt was appointed a Dame Commander of the British Empire (DCB), and former Conservative schools minister Sir Nick Gibb received a knighthood.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 16 July 2025
The Guardian also pointed out that the former Manchester United player was put forward to receive a knighthood over 10 years ago when he was nominated in 2011.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025
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Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025
Former England football captain David Beckham, Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman and The Who frontman Roger Daltrey have been awarded knighthoods.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
Additionally, former Labour politician Dame Patricia Hewitt was appointed a Dame Commander of the British Empire (DCB), and former Conservative schools minister Sir Nick Gibb received a knighthood.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 16 July 2025
The Guardian also pointed out that the former Manchester United player was put forward to receive a knighthood over 10 years ago when he was nominated in 2011.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for knighthood
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“Knighthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knighthood. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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knighthood
noun
knight·hood
ˈnīt-ˌhu̇d
1
: the rank, dignity, or profession of a knight
2
: the qualities that a knight should have
3
: knights as a class or body
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