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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Some speculated at the invitation meant Beckham was tipped for a knighthood in the upcoming 2025 New Year Honors list, given his charity work with the King and William earlier in the year.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
In addition, both received the Order of the British Empire in different years (2003 and 2017, respectively), and some tabloid media are shuffling the possibility of their knighthood.
—Nuria Luis, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
The probe came after allegations help securing a knighthood and citizenship had been offered to a Saudi tycoon in exchange for donations.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Actor, broadcaster and comedian Fry was awarded a knighthood alongside former England football manager Gareth Southgate, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and former West Midlands mayor Andy Street.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
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Janine Henni, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
In addition, both received the Order of the British Empire in different years (2003 and 2017, respectively), and some tabloid media are shuffling the possibility of their knighthood.
—Nuria Luis, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
The probe came after allegations help securing a knighthood and citizenship had been offered to a Saudi tycoon in exchange for donations.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Actor, broadcaster and comedian Fry was awarded a knighthood alongside former England football manager Gareth Southgate, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and former West Midlands mayor Andy Street.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 31 Dec. 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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