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Recent Examples of knighthood
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.
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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
The list of honorees for 2025 includes Fry getting a knighthood along with former England soccer national team manager Gareth Southgate and London mayor Sadiq Khan, among others.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
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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
The list of honorees for 2025 includes Fry getting a knighthood along with former England soccer national team manager Gareth Southgate and London mayor Sadiq Khan, among others.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knighthood
Noun
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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
Noun
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Great gallantry April 5th is known as Go for Broke Day.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2025
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Queen Victoria created the unit in 1900 after an adviser suggested that the Irish regiments should wear shamrocks on their headdress every St. Patrick's Day as a nod to the crown's appreciation for their gallantry during the Boer War, the British Army said.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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American actor, director and producer Robin Wright is to receive the Crystal Nymph Award during the closing ceremony of the 64th edition of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, which will take place on June 17 at the Grimaldi Forum.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Star Wars star and veteran actor will accept the shine during Thursday night’s ceremony inside the Colosseum at Caesars Palace.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Knighthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knighthood. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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