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Recent Examples of knighthood
As a result of his knighthood, his wife, fashion designer and former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, will now be formally styled Lady Beckham.
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Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
Beckham, who became an ambassador for the King’s Foundation in 2024, has teamed up with the King and the British royal family often, and the soccer star is reportedly going to receive a knighthood in King Charles’ birthday honors list this week.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 12 June 2025
David's well-wishes for his friend come just days after the athlete was named for knighthood by Prince William's father, King Charles, on June 13.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 21 June 2025
According to the Guardian, he was reportedly first nominated for a knighthood in 2011.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
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Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
Beckham, who became an ambassador for the King’s Foundation in 2024, has teamed up with the King and the British royal family often, and the soccer star is reportedly going to receive a knighthood in King Charles’ birthday honors list this week.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 12 June 2025
David's well-wishes for his friend come just days after the athlete was named for knighthood by Prince William's father, King Charles, on June 13.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 21 June 2025
According to the Guardian, he was reportedly first nominated for a knighthood in 2011.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knighthood
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More romantically, by the late 17th century, yeoman was the rank of chivalry between page and squire.—
Charles Hammer,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2025
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The Order of the Garter is Britain's oldest code of chivalry and dates back to 1348 when it was created by Edward III.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Queen Elizabeth later awarded Beaton the George's Cross, Britain’s highest civilian award for gallantry, for his role in saving her daughter’s life, and bestowed honors on Callender, as well as the other policemen and onlookers who intervened.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The convergence of reason and gallantry, of irony and affection, struck a teasing tone.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Rowe was among the more than 3,000 degree candidates and credential recipients at the campus’ 65th Commencement ceremonies in Turlock, California.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 July 2025
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All honorees are selected by a committee of their peers, with sponsors funding the star, the ceremony, and the maintenance of the attraction.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
30 July 2025
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“Knighthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knighthood. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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