Lamar
Americannoun
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Joseph R., 1857–1916, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1911–16.
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Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus 1825–93, U.S. politician and jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1888–93.
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a male given name.
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British Vogue noted after the appointment that Rose counts Rihanna and Timothee Chalamet as fans, and that rap star Kendrick Lamar wore a custom-made jacket for his wildly popular Super Bowl halftime performance last year.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
With Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley hurt and newly acquired quarterback Jacoby Brissett on the way, the Ravens will start third-string quarterback, undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
After it became a hit, Lamar swept up multiple Grammys as if they popped out of the Canadian rapper like coins flying from a “Mario Kart” loser.
From Salon ● Oct. 27, 2026
The Baltimore Ravens had to manage without quarterback Lamar Jackson for a third straight game and led the Cincinnati Bengals 13-0 at half-time.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
Watching that concert was like the first time hearing Ella Fitzgerald scat, Kendrick Lamar spit, or Jazmine Sullivan riff: observing a thing of beauty.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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