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gentleman

[jen-tl-muhn] / ˈdʒɛn tl mən /


NOUN
a well-born person
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He pays for most of their dates, but he’s old-fashioned and believes the gentleman should always pay.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

He was a true gentleman and he will be profoundly missed.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

This gentleman came to the Capitol looking for a confrontation, and he got one.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

“Escape at Dannemora” executive producer Stiller praised him as “brilliant” and Reese Witherspoon called her “Inherent Vice” co-star an “incredibly gifted, versatile actor” and a gentleman.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

The gentleman was tall and handsome, but I didn’t pay him any mind.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson