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gentleman

[jen-tl-muhn] / ˈdʒɛn tl mən /


NOUN
a well-born person
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He was a sharpshooter, a man’s man, and a true gentleman.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

She continued: “He was a true and noble gentleman, wrapped up in my dream leading man. I will love you forever, Dr. Alan Grant.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

Initially introduced as an invisible scene partner for Meyers to scream-drawl at during his cornpone impersonations of the Republican gentleman from South Carolina, Mee-Maw evolved into a Southern gothic performance piece.

From Salon Jul. 14, 2026

Tadcaster's mayor Ricard Sweeting described the notoriously publicity-shy businessman as a "true gentleman" and a "man of principle".

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

The lady wore a long fur coat, the gentleman a gleaming silk top hat.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

"I just wanted to tell this story because, ladies and gentlemen of the American media, this is important," Rutte told journalists in the Oval Office as Trump looked on approvingly.

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

“There’s a lot of discussion, the MOU, the gentlemen’s agreements, the final deal—words don’t matter, ladies and gentlemen, we’re about verification,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 18, 2026

Ladies and gentlemen, meet the Las Vegas Raiders.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 22, 2026

"I used to think they were gentlemen," Nasibo says of the British military.

From BBC Apr. 19, 2026

We watch as the gentlemen on board the ship huddle and talk.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone




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