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plural Maltese
1
: a native or inhabitant of Malta
2
: the Semitic language of the Maltese people
3
: any of a breed of toy dogs with a long silky white coat, a black nose, and very dark eyes
Maltese
adjective
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By the time Lamb Chop took home the grand prize, the 12-pound Maltese was an advocate for Bailing Out Benji, a nonprofit dedicated to helping puppy mill rescues.
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Kelli Bender, People.com, 17 July 2025
Courtesy Sophia Maltese All five boroughs of New York City had been placed under a flash flood warning Monday evening.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 15 July 2025
But your eyes will invariably be drawn to the spectacle of a Tourbillon at 6 o’clock, caged within a polished Maltese Cross frame under a horizontal bridge.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 14 July 2025
The Shakespeare revival, complete with original score by Matt Maltese, plays Dec. 8, 2025-Jan. 17, 2026.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 July 2025
Kathy Maltese of Aurora and her husband Tony said the parade is always on their Fourth of July to-do list.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
Their mission – to invade the island of Corto Maltese to stop Project Starfish.
—Grace Dean, Space.com, 3 July 2025
And there’s Gus, Kim’s beloved white Maltese, who was her constant companion for 17 years until his death in 2023.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
Artists performing on the festival stages include Japanese Breakfast, Yung Gravy, Matt Maltese, Artemas, iann dior, Eric Bellinger, GROOVY, Billy Currington, and Lindsey Stirling.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 20 June 2025
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Kelli Bender, People.com, 17 July 2025
Courtesy Sophia Maltese All five boroughs of New York City had been placed under a flash flood warning Monday evening.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 15 July 2025
But your eyes will invariably be drawn to the spectacle of a Tourbillon at 6 o’clock, caged within a polished Maltese Cross frame under a horizontal bridge.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 14 July 2025
The Shakespeare revival, complete with original score by Matt Maltese, plays Dec. 8, 2025-Jan. 17, 2026.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 July 2025
Kathy Maltese of Aurora and her husband Tony said the parade is always on their Fourth of July to-do list.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
Their mission – to invade the island of Corto Maltese to stop Project Starfish.
—Grace Dean, Space.com, 3 July 2025
And there’s Gus, Kim’s beloved white Maltese, who was her constant companion for 17 years until his death in 2023.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
Artists performing on the festival stages include Japanese Breakfast, Yung Gravy, Matt Maltese, Artemas, iann dior, Eric Bellinger, GROOVY, Billy Currington, and Lindsey Stirling.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 20 June 2025
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“Maltese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Maltese. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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Maltese
noun
Mal·tese
mȯl-ˈtēz 
plural Maltese
1
: a person born or living in Malta
2
: the Semitic language of the Maltese people
3
: any of a breed of toy dogs with a long silky white coat, a black nose, and dark eyes
Maltese
adjective
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