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Recent Examples of sir
Saying ‘ma’am’ and ‘sir’ also makes assumptions about someone’s gender.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 18 July 2024
But she’s made of iron, sir, and no matter how much Biden and his supporters work those pumps — and this press conference is one of those pumps — this ship will founder.)
20 Minutes Before Presser: Biden is currently at the NATO summit where the press conference will be held.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 July 2024
Thank [you[ kind sir for being a light to the world.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
Thank you sir for birthing one of the great movie characters of all time.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 20 June 2024
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 18 July 2024
But she’s made of iron, sir, and no matter how much Biden and his supporters work those pumps — and this press conference is one of those pumps — this ship will founder.)
20 Minutes Before Presser: Biden is currently at the NATO summit where the press conference will be held.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 July 2024
Thank [you[ kind sir for being a light to the world.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
Thank you sir for birthing one of the great movie characters of all time.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 20 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sir
Noun
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That’s your seat mister, linebacker and all, so prepare to [get] snugly!—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Use an oil mister or a pastry brush to oil the plates, which will prevent the overuse of oil and keep excess oil from building up on the grid plates.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But the ability to navigate this uncertainty depends on high-quality, accurate data—particularly supplier master data—which is easier said than done.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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According to a press statement from the HBCU, graduates from the university’s 14 schools and colleges this year will be among the largest graduating classes in the institution’s history to receive bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in various disciplines.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Except for an elderly gentleman walking his dog some distance away, both taking mincing steps, the beach and the boardwalk are deserted.—
Joyce Carol Oates,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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The platform comes with a gentleman’s agreement that donors will not proliferate the images online.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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He was joined for his lads night away by Thomas van Straubenzee, who is one of Princess Charlotte’s godfathers, and Nicholas van Cutsem, who William has known for most of his life (and is one of Prince Louis’ godfathers).—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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While Best was too cool, and Charlton too straight, Law was the cheeky and abrasive lad, forever grateful to be on the pitch and giving everything.—
Sam Pilger,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Sir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sir. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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