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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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At the end of the episode, host Kimberly Williams-Paisley sent a letter and gave the gentlemen the option to send one lady home if the connection didn’t seem to be evident.
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Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
After all, this kindly amphibious gentleman has had a long and stellar career of making contributions to our nation’s literacy.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2025
The agreement comes after several other firms, including former second gentleman Doug Emhoff’s, made similar deals with the administration — despite not being explicitly targeted in an order or executive action.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
The flip side My elderly mother and I were stunned and pleasantly surprised yesterday when a gentleman at the pick-up window at Beefy King sent in money to pay for our lunch!
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
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Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
After all, this kindly amphibious gentleman has had a long and stellar career of making contributions to our nation’s literacy.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2025
The agreement comes after several other firms, including former second gentleman Doug Emhoff’s, made similar deals with the administration — despite not being explicitly targeted in an order or executive action.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
The flip side My elderly mother and I were stunned and pleasantly surprised yesterday when a gentleman at the pick-up window at Beefy King sent in money to pay for our lunch!
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentleman
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His father, Reinaldo senior, was a nobleman who bore the hereditary 18th-century title Marqués de Torre Casa.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
29 Mar. 2025
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Ellen does manage to settle down and live an ordinary life with Thomas, but her dark desires resurface after Thomas is tasked with selling an estate to Orlok, who his employer believes is an eccentric (and fabulously wealthy) nobleman.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
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The premium deodorant body spray and fragrance company AXE has just unveiled its latest campaign with daring comedian and actor Pete Davidson, bringing his trademark wit, authenticity, and underdog charm to the brand’s mission of helping guys feel their best.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Enter Johnson and a new era, and a draft class full of guys who ooze competitiveness.—
Kevin Fishbain,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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This dream comes closer to becoming real when Elvira, and her beautiful new stepsister Agnes (Thea Sofie Loch Naess) are invited to a society ball that the prince is hosting.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2025
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Sources close to Harry told People the prince believes Charles has been deliberately keeping his distance.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Together, the trio of males — Diego, E5 and a less productive E3 — joined 12 females in what became one of the most ambitious and sustained rewilding programs in history.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The outlet reported that an 18-year-old male also sustained non-life-threatening injuries at the scene.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Instead of having firm roles like a wizard, knight, or archer, each character has a distinct gameplay mechanic.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2025
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By drawing on American folk tales and Southern Gothic literature, the action-adventure video game South of Midnight stands apart in a field crowded with Vikings, spartans, samurai, knights and sorcerers.—
Justin Porter,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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His size doesn’t exactly blow you out of the water — not exactly the biggest dude at 6-foot-3 and 250 pounds — but the natural talent is special.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2025
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That includes the dude competing with one arm and the other dude who when not falling repeatedly off a balance beam into the ocean was losing his grip 15 seconds into a challenge.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The legend goes that the Virgin Mary came to both Pope Liberius and an Italian aristocrat asking for the church to be constructed in her honor in a place that would be miraculously revealed.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
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Seoul’s Bukchon Hanok Village was once home to esteemed aristocrats of the royal court but now features one of the city’s most elegant hotels that’s styled like a hanok (Korean traditional house).—
Leslie Patrick,
AFAR Media,
15 Apr. 2025
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Mac Engel Fort Worth Star-Telegram 817-390-7760 Mac Engel is an award-winning columnist who has covered sports since the dawn of man; Cowboys, TCU, Stars, Rangers, Mavericks, etc. Olympics.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Their names appeared on a list of more than 200 Venezuelan men held in the notorious prison, which is how their family found them.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Gentleman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentleman. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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