as in chivalry
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Recent Examples of knighthood
In addition, both received the Order of the British Empire in different years (2003 and 2017, respectively), and some tabloid media are shuffling the possibility of their knighthood.
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Nuria Luis, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
In the spring, Porte Jacquemus became the youngest designer ever named a Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, France’s cultural knighthood.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
His exploits earned him a knighthood, becoming Sir Ernest Shackleton in 1909.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 10 Oct. 2024
After World War One he was honored with a knighthood in recognition of his military service and his remarkable contribution to modern medicine.
—Elsa Richardson, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
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Nuria Luis, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
In the spring, Porte Jacquemus became the youngest designer ever named a Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, France’s cultural knighthood.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
His exploits earned him a knighthood, becoming Sir Ernest Shackleton in 1909.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 10 Oct. 2024
After World War One he was honored with a knighthood in recognition of his military service and his remarkable contribution to modern medicine.
—Elsa Richardson, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knighthood
Noun
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But the trouble with chivalry is that the chevalier decides what is best for the lady without consulting her.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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Consumers are getting caught up on the chivalry of knights as well.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Dec. 2024
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Written with filmmaker Matt Yoka, Possession marries the Band’s Americana with T. Rex’s fuzzy glam, anchored by Segall’s always-stellar guitar gallantry.—
Dan Reilly,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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His offense: saving the damned with the melancholic gallantry of a real angel of history.—
Harmony Holiday,
Harpers Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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Three years later, President Barack Obama honored the star with the Arts and Humanities award, though Eastwood was unable to attend the ceremony.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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Off-again, on-again U.S. President Donald Trump takes questions from the press during a swearing-in ceremony for the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 28, 2025.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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“Knighthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knighthood. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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