the Madonna

noun

: the Virgin Mary : the mother of Jesus Christ

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Rogers Park, for example, features the Madonna Della Strada chapel on the campus of Loyola University. Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026 The Palio in July is held in honor of the Madonna di Provenzano, while the race in August is a tribute to the Assumption of Mary. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026 Everyone meets up at the Madonna Inn, which has nothing to do with the Material Girl but is a beloved institution no less. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2026 On the quayside is Souvenir by Fabio Viale, a re-creation of Michelangelo’s Pieta with the Madonna and the limp Christ figure hauntingly separated. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the Madonna

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“The Madonna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Madonna. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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