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

"The audience was suitably appalled, although next to us a gentleman had an Apple Watch going off constantly and the couple behind me talked through the whole show."

From BBC • Jun. 1, 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

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

And Andrew wished the well-meaning gentleman had not meddled.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios