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
Given his chivalrous nature, Garnett confined his combativeness during a midweek practice to an emphatic arm swing after beating Bruins center Lauren Betts with a move ending in a layup.
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Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
That chivalrous act created an unbreakable bond between the couple, even though something always seemed to be pulling them apart: work, relationships with other people, living in opposite locations on the map.
—Taiia Smart Young, Essence, 14 Feb. 2024
Smith said callers to his show have argued Mosby’s testimony, while damaging, was chivalrous.
—Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2024
His directness, coupled with a vain attempt to save/redeem the drones working the phone lines, comes across as chivalrous in the face of such dishonorable behavior.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 10 Jan. 2024
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Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
That chivalrous act created an unbreakable bond between the couple, even though something always seemed to be pulling them apart: work, relationships with other people, living in opposite locations on the map.
—Taiia Smart Young, Essence, 14 Feb. 2024
Smith said callers to his show have argued Mosby’s testimony, while damaging, was chivalrous.
—Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2024
His directness, coupled with a vain attempt to save/redeem the drones working the phone lines, comes across as chivalrous in the face of such dishonorable behavior.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 10 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chivalrous
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What a shame that the modern historical record fails to support such a noble impulse...—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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The science-fiction saga sees two forces who fight for control of the galaxy, the noble Ones and the evil Zeros, descending upon the French fishing village of Audresselles and trying to recruit the locals to their respective causes.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Mar. 2025
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By Nellie Bowles March 31, 2020 Get Outside and Safely Visit a National Park Now is the time to start looking ahead, to spring and summer excursions in the great outdoors.—
Aatish Bhatia,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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Although Seattle’s skill talent has been great, Smith has never played behind even an average offensive line, and his last two offensive coordinators weren’t good enough to keep their jobs.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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In stereotypical movies, the gallant hero saves the damsel through daring, dramatic action.—
Amanda Nguyen,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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But at the very end, America's Democratic majority came home to Carter in a late surge that flooded polling places in party strongholds across the nation and stopped Ford's gallant comeback just short of victory.—
Peter Goldman,
Newsweek,
29 Dec. 2024
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After his honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, Quang enjoyed a successful pharmaceutical sales stint as a top producer for Astra/Merck and then Genentech.—
Quang X. Pham,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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This courageous display helped convince the West that providing Ukraine arms aid was honorable and beneficial.—
Ihor N. Stelmach,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2025
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No manager in the American or National League history has won games at a higher clip than Roberts’ .627 winning percentage, and only the Texas Rangers’ Bruce Bochy has more postseason wins (57) among active managers.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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The goal is for Loam Entertainment to place executives in both Los Angeles and Tennessee to focus on developing high concept entertainment.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Chivalrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chivalrous. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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