chivalry

Example Sentences

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He insisted that he was an independent artist, proving the point by providing decadent, images for an edition of Thomas Malory’s paean to heroic chivalry, “Le Morte d’Arthur.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

On Friday, Andrew announced that he was voluntarily handing back his titles and giving up membership of the Order of the Garter - the oldest and most senior order of chivalry in Britain.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2025

“There are tales of chivalry, where the heroic knight saves the damsel in distress,” a young woman’s voice intones as “Damsel” begins.

From New York Times • Mar. 7, 2024

On our phone catch-up the following day, she confessed that even though she was a well-educated, liberal woman, she longed for more chivalry.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 19, 2024

"Is this your notion of chivalry, Ser Boros?"

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin