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

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

In his own statement, Lord Sebastian Coe, the chair of the London 2012 organising committee, said Reedie was "the epitome of a gentleman".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

But at a church cookout this new gentleman, James Johnson, seemed to take a liking to me.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson