as in surnames
a woman's last name before she is married
After she divorced, she took back her maiden name.
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Noun
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Many descendants of the original settlers — with surnames like Crockett, Parks and Thomas — have remained to this day.—
Julie Depenbrock,
NPR,
22 Sep. 2025 -
There are new sets of rules on uniforms, including name plates bearing soldiers' surnames on Army Green Service Uniforms.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The dude can work in Van Halen song titles or stupid words from drugged-out journalists on demand and on command.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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The majority of the titles came to SkyShowtime in 2023 through an acquisition of HBO Europe programs after HBO Max stopped commissioning in Europe.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bonis declined to share names, but said that their examination revealed multiple errors that could cause harm to patients.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The names of several other co-defendants in the case remain redacted from public indictments.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And though some nicknames can wear out their welcome with age, McCollough does not feel that way about his.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
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That is, of course, until recent reports about William and Harry’s nicknames for her resurfaced.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The rapture refers to the end of times in some Christian denominations.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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Other major sponsors include the United Methodists, the Episcopal Church and various Lutheran and Presbyterian denominations.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Character names were also changed so there weren’t at least four people with capital-A first names.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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One of the first names that crossed Valenzuela’s mind was Oscar Rodriguez.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Maiden names.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maiden%20names. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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