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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
Notable modern-day gentlemen attendees included Joe Burrow, Reggie Bush and reality stars Joey Graziadei, Blake Horstmann, and Jason Tartick.
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Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 10 Feb. 2025
The Weeknd nearly ruins the weekend Ladies and gentlemen, the… weakest link of the night?
—Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 3 Feb. 2025
The gentlemen, however, are finding their footing again.
—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
Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 10 Feb. 2025
The Weeknd nearly ruins the weekend Ladies and gentlemen, the… weakest link of the night?
—Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 3 Feb. 2025
The gentlemen, however, are finding their footing again.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentlemen
Noun
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One of the most shocking revelations from the series is that a majority of subscribers to YouTube channels and videos featuring kids are actually adult males.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
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Nutrient needs differ between males and females.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Outside of the top four guys, Tuttle took a pay cut to stick around, and Crumedy, last year’s sixth-round pick, is continuing to develop.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2025
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But Giannis, that’s where the discussion about you guys is so interesting.—
Sam Amick,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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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 23 Apr. 2025.
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