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Recent Examples of knighthood
Roger Daltrey, David Beckham, and Gary Oldman were among those who received knighthood Saturday for this year’s King’s Birthday Honors list.
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2025
The former England captain, who was previously awarded an OBE back in 2003, is set to receive a knighthood as part of the King’s Birthday Honors list, in recognition of his contributions to soccer and British society.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 13 June 2025
Inter Miami co-owner and Manchester United legend David Beckham will be granted knighthood as part of King Charles’ birthday honors list, according to multiple British media reports.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
He was cleared of the scheme four years ago, which reportedly reinstated his eligibility for knighthood.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 6 June 2025
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2025
The former England captain, who was previously awarded an OBE back in 2003, is set to receive a knighthood as part of the King’s Birthday Honors list, in recognition of his contributions to soccer and British society.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 13 June 2025
Inter Miami co-owner and Manchester United legend David Beckham will be granted knighthood as part of King Charles’ birthday honors list, according to multiple British media reports.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
He was cleared of the scheme four years ago, which reportedly reinstated his eligibility for knighthood.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knighthood
Noun
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More romantically, by the late 17th century, yeoman was the rank of chivalry between page and squire.—
Charles Hammer,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2025
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The Order of the Garter is Britain's oldest code of chivalry and dates back to 1348 when it was created by Edward III.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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The convergence of reason and gallantry, of irony and affection, struck a teasing tone.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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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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The ceremony was held under heavy security, with Iranian officials including the Parliament speaker in attendance.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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The circular balcony, which looks down on the museum’s main lobby, is festooned with ribbons from the ceremony that took place when the Long Wharf moved from its longtime home on the loading dock to offices in the Audubon arts district.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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“Knighthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knighthood. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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