gentleman

Example Sentences

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But Eddie was the father that Daphne loved most, and the reunion—Eddie is now a dapper, personable gentleman of 76—has left both deeply emotional and eager to reconnect.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

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

From BBC • May 7, 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

“You must be quicker if you are to be successful,” Sir Thomas Heneage, the court’s gentleman usher, told him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

His excellent manners, educated voice, and physical poise marked him as a gentleman.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson