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Recent Examples of knight
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
Grays Court Hotel Kings and knights have slept within the walls of Grays Court Hotel, originally built as the residence of the first Norman Treasurer in the 11th century.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2025
Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2025
In that film, his character bequeathed his signature vibranium shield to Mackie's Sam. Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier officially knighted Sam as the new Cap, and his story continues in next month's movie Captain America: Brave New World.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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Noun
They’re pursued by a group of modern-day Crusader knights led by the Enforcer (Arly Jover), who is in service to the Patriarch (Fraser James), a backstabbing church leader who seeks to unseat the Queen.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
Grays Court Hotel Kings and knights have slept within the walls of Grays Court Hotel, originally built as the residence of the first Norman Treasurer in the 11th century.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
Hours after his fall 2025 Dior Men show, the designer Kim Jones was knighted a Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur, France’s highest civilian honor.
—Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2025
In that film, his character bequeathed his signature vibranium shield to Mackie's Sam. Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier officially knighted Sam as the new Cap, and his story continues in next month's movie Captain America: Brave New World.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knight
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Last month, the British prince made a rare appearance for a two-day hearing.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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The National’s program also includes director Robert Hastie’s production of Hamlet, starring Olivier Award-winning actor Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) as the Danish prince at the Lyttelton Theatre from September.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
1 May 2025
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The Super Bowl champion Eagles are visiting the White House.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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On Monday, April 28, the TV personality, 43, and tennis champion, 48, appeared at the Unforgettable Evening at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The hacking was allegedly commissioned by a Washington, D.C., lobbying and consulting firm that worked for a major oil and gas company in Texas, according to an indictment the Justice Department filed in the UK as part of its extradition request.—
Michael Copley
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Russell Newlove,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2025
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New furnishings were commissioned by the Eve Branson Foundation from local blacksmiths in Asni, and from artisans in Marrakech.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Thousands of Israeli military reservists and retirees have signed public letters calling for a ceasefire deal to return all of the hostages, even at the cost of ending the war.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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Long, an Israeli Defense Forces reservist, lost consciousness and suffered a brain injury from the attack, while Kaminsky sustained a fractured wrist and required surgery.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Mark Carney won the Canadian election to continue his term as prime minister, Canadian and U.S. news outlets reported late Monday night, closing his victory after President Donald Trump's aggressive rhetoric and tariffs lifted the ruling Liberal Party to a remarkable political comeback.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Bird flu has continued to decimate the egg supply, lifting prices.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Good thing the gendarmes were so generous.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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The resulting bloodshed brings the pair of goofy gendarmes into bewildered action, as the Zero cavalry trots in on short-legged white horses and Jony, Line, Rudy, and the local One leader, Jane (Anamaria Vartolomei), deploy on their respective sides.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2025
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He’s had to be patient this season while training under Stanley, a new coach who wanted to improve Dezeurn’s stride.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Get regular exercise: Walking and swimming are effective ways to help improve your vascular (vein) health.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
2 May 2025
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Ride Giannis Into the Paint—and the Pacers Into the Ground With no Lillard for now, the Bucks’ offensive warhorse is back to full-time duty.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The National Symphony Orchestra is planning warhorses by Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich and world premieres by Carlos Simon, the Kennedy Center’s composer in residence; Valerie Coleman; and others.—
Javier C. Hernández,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Knight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knight. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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