gentleman
Example Sentences
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“This gentleman came to the Capitol looking for a confrontation, and he got one. I hope he gets the help he needs without causing further violence,” Sheehy wrote.
From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026
“Escape at Dannemora” executive producer Stiller praised him as “brilliant” and Reese Witherspoon called her “Inherent Vice” co-star an “incredibly gifted, versatile actor” and a gentleman.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026
A gentleman, Winston Churchill said, “buys his hats at Lock’s, his shoes at Lobb’s, his shirts at Harvie & Hudson, his suits at Huntsman, and his cheese at Paxton & Whitfield.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026
He was a gentleman, a top professional, and he led by example.
From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026
“Is this young gentleman one of the ’prentices or articled ones of your office?” asked the turnkey, with a grin at Mr. Wemmick’s humour.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.