gallanting

present participle of gallant

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gallanting
Verb
  • For creators, attending a Grand Slam can signal something to their audiences beyond an interest in tennis; for brands, the appeal lies partly in associating themselves with that cachet.
    Jessica Schiffer, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
  • News first leaked that Cohen would be making another Ali G project in July and he was spotted in character attending Wimbledon.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Tennessee has been wooing Paramount, and Ellison’s father, Larry Ellison, had moved his software behemoth Oracle to Nashville two years ago.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
  • That its partner is the US military, rather than the big tech companies its peers have been wooing, captures a shift inside the private equity firm under CEO Harvey Schwartz, who has pivoted Carlyle back to its roots in the nation’s capital.
    Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In turn, Axira proposes a risky deal — steal something from the Tournament of Hearts, a dating competition where highborn citizenship is on the line.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The former model, who was runner-up on Season 15 of the ABC dating franchise, also hosted Going Home with Tyler Cameron for Amazon in 2024.
    Peter White, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Sophie has created a distinctive and original comedy, striking a chord and sparking debate with audiences across the country.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Federal abandonment of kudzu left the plant to spread along the unmanaged margins of the region, sparking exaggerated fears about its unchecked growth.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In spite of this powerful protest, Jelly Roll continued responding to and courting further backlash as his guest-host stint continued.
    Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Keeping focus on his work is safer territory than courting controversy.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • There were obstacles to women owning a home, having credit in their own name, and taking out loans, so Parton moved like perfume, wafting through the world of men while always doing things her own way.
    Shima Oliaee, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Then, when taking out the money, the account holder will have to pay taxes on the withdrawal as ordinary income.
    Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026
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“Gallanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gallanting. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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