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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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.
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Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
His exploits earned him a knighthood, becoming Sir Ernest Shackleton in 1909.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 10 Oct. 2024
After World War One he was honored with a knighthood in recognition of his military service and his remarkable contribution to modern medicine.
—Elsa Richardson, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Her contributions to the arts were recognized by royalty—Smith became a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, a form of knighthood, in 1990 by Queen Elizabeth II—but also by other notable actors, politicians, and celebrities.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 27 Sep. 2024
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Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
His exploits earned him a knighthood, becoming Sir Ernest Shackleton in 1909.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 10 Oct. 2024
After World War One he was honored with a knighthood in recognition of his military service and his remarkable contribution to modern medicine.
—Elsa Richardson, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Her contributions to the arts were recognized by royalty—Smith became a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, a form of knighthood, in 1990 by Queen Elizabeth II—but also by other notable actors, politicians, and celebrities.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 27 Sep. 2024
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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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