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Recent Examples of knighthood
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knighthood
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Consumers are getting caught up on the chivalry of knights as well.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
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Jousting was based on chivalry and how you were expected to follow certain principles and behave in a certain way.Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Mar. 2024
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There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Bob earned the Silver Star for gallantry in action when Japanese kamikaze bombers struck his ship, USS Franklin.Karen Scanlon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
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President Benjamin Harrison fans: At 10 a.m. Saturday, there will be a wreath-laying ceremony at the burial site of President Harrison at the Crown Hill cemetery.Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Dec. 2024
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Proton, Malaysia’s oldest domestic car company, debuted the Southeast Asian country’s first homemade electric vehicle this week in a launch ceremony featuring a guest appearance by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Knighthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knighthood. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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