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gentleman

[jen-tl-muhn] / ˈdʒɛn tl mən /


NOUN
a well-born person
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“He was a gentleman, very courteous, very receptive,” Salazar said.

From Slate Sep. 23, 2026

"The navy is amazing and really supports families and they have really turned my son into a fine young gentleman," she said.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

He was a sharpshooter, a man’s man, and a true gentleman.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

She continued: “He was a true and noble gentleman, wrapped up in my dream leading man. I will love you forever, Dr. Alan Grant.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

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

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios

Ladies and gentlemen, I must be pretty persuasive, because I got both.”

From Salon Sep. 4, 2026

“I have visions of older gentlemen going out at night and doing it in balaclavas and golf jumpers,” said Susan Oliver, who runs SO & Co., a fashion accessories and gift store in town.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Erling Haaland and SoFi Stadium, ladies and gentlemen.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

"There's a lot of discussion -- the MoU, the gentleman's agreements, the final deal. Words don't matter, ladies and gentlemen, we're about verification," Vance told reporters.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

“Beethoven’s Fifth, if you please. Do you see what a magnificent magician I am, ladies and gentlemen? I just made a pianist appear out of thin air!”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein




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