as in noble
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
still engages in chivalrous behavior, such as holding doors for people
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Recent Examples of chivalrous
The reality is that those men are not of the chivalrous variety, and Charity, who literally wears her heart on her shoulder, is left melancholy.
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David John Chávez, Mercury News, 21 June 2025
Archie making deep, chivalrous bows, his baby sister Lilibet cuddling the monarch's shins.
—Audrey Schmidt, People.com, 4 June 2025
The chivalrous Ted, Leslie reveals, not only pressured her to abort their child, but enlisted former brother-in-law Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett) to threaten her to keep away.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 May 2025
This chivalrous gentleman was joined by a starstruck insect.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 June 2024
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David John Chávez, Mercury News, 21 June 2025
Archie making deep, chivalrous bows, his baby sister Lilibet cuddling the monarch's shins.
—Audrey Schmidt, People.com, 4 June 2025
The chivalrous Ted, Leslie reveals, not only pressured her to abort their child, but enlisted former brother-in-law Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett) to threaten her to keep away.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 May 2025
This chivalrous gentleman was joined by a starstruck insect.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chivalrous
Adjective
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The noble notion of authorship itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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All the iconography and romanticism around the patriots’ noble cause can mask the contradictions of the era.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The 20-year-old was one of many players in the Argentinian squad with solid top-flight experience for their clubs, racking up 13 starts in midfield for Boca Juniors, after being given his opportunity by the great Fernando Gago back in May 2024.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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For me, it’s been really essential to read a lot of great information, and to come at the world filled with knowledge and all these ideas of, in my view, much smarter and braver people than myself.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And yet, welcoming that idea can shock the system because our popular conception of the American Revolution is so often encased in bloodless, gallant myth.—
Sarah Botstein,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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The experience of secession, of war, of industrial slaughter and gallant sacrifice, of Black soldiery and humanity all reforged Lincoln into a stronger alloy.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Chess pros from around the world have since praised Naroditsky as an honorable player who used his online platform to make chess more accessible.—
Corey Williams,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Despite being deceived, Stone, who dated Garfield for four years, conceded that the actor's dedication to the secret was honorable.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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Cobra Kai star Tanner Buchanan readies for a STRONG Nation high-intensity workout class in Atlanta over the weekend.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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This week, those effects point to cheaper short-term money, a debate about December, and a high premium on the Fed’s forward guidance.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Chivalrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chivalrous. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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