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

On his Christmastime visit home, in Milwaukee, his mother, who thought military school might turn him into a dashing accomplished gentleman, saw the bruises and never sent him back to the school.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Nearby was an older gentleman standing tall with a bright red banner.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

He fled at once, and the minute it was well, “Up with the bonnets of bonnie Dundee,” she slipped away to return no more till the young gentleman departed in high dudgeon.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott