gentleman

Example Sentences

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Copley came from Irish immigrant stock, but made himself a gentleman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

This gentleman clearly enjoys his work in television news and finds it stimulating and exciting.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Paul was a "good guy… a charismatic gentleman" who David "looked up to a lot" and whose sense of judgement he trusted.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“To have purported agents, gentleman in street clothes, executing an arrest, failing to identify themselves, not having previously announced themselves and asking the judge’s permission to take action in the courtroom is extraordinary,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Harriet could just answer, “Oh! dear, yes,” before the gentleman joined them.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen