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as in noblemen
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 gallants
an honorable and courteous man
was such a gentleman that he offered to call a cab for me
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Recent Examples of gentlemen
The gentlemen, however, are finding their footing again.
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Alison Edmond, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
Legend has it that in 1836, Queen Victoria walked into the gentlemen-only Reform Club in central London to order a drink.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Both gentlemen are Omega fans and were in Bienne for a tour of the brand’s museum and facilities.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the newest member of the Monday Night Raw roster, Logan Paul.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
One of those gentlemen is Josh Giddey — the player that the team got in return for Alex Caruso.
—Mat Issa, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
That’s all, ladies and gentlemen.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Ladies and gentlemen, this is what corruption looks like.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
This is karma, ladies and gentlemen.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
Alison Edmond, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
Legend has it that in 1836, Queen Victoria walked into the gentlemen-only Reform Club in central London to order a drink.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Both gentlemen are Omega fans and were in Bienne for a tour of the brand’s museum and facilities.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the newest member of the Monday Night Raw roster, Logan Paul.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
One of those gentlemen is Josh Giddey — the player that the team got in return for Alex Caruso.
—Mat Issa, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
That’s all, ladies and gentlemen.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Ladies and gentlemen, this is what corruption looks like.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
This is karma, ladies and gentlemen.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentlemen
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Low Testosterone May Lead to Serious Conditions As males and females age, testosterone naturally decreases.Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
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The 10 victims — six females and four males between 16 and 20 years old — were taken to various local hospitals.Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
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The receivers and tight ends don’t include any stars but go deep in terms of guys who can do damage.Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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These guys are paid handsomely, they’re given top-notch amenities and fly all over the continent on first-class charters staying at posh five-star hotels.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The cohort will be honored at a virtual ceremony on Thursday, with the princes issuing separate congratulatory messages.Janine Henni, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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If this is how princes of the church behave, perhaps the rest of us aren’t so bad after all.Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Gentlemen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentlemen. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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