gentleman
Example Sentences
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“The idea that no gentleman ever swears is all wrong,” Mark Twain said in a speech on taxes and morals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 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
There’s an almost 10-year age difference between you and this gentleman, which may exacerbate the financial disparity between you.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 6, 2026
“This other gentleman,” observed Joe, by way of introducing Mr. Wopsle, “is a gentleman that you would like to hear give it out. Our clerk at church.”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.