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Patricia

American  
[puh-trish-uh, -tree-shuh] / pəˈtrɪʃ ə, -ˈtri ʃə /

noun

  1. a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “patrician.”


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I actually was working with Patricia Arquette, she directed me in a film called “Gonzo Girl.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Mr. Wilson is a journalist who has written biographies of Patricia Highsmith, Alexander McQueen and Sylvia Plath.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Patricia Bennett from Newry said this year "has been the worst" for MOTs.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

While Putin's visit is not expected to receive the same pomp as Trump's, "the Xi-Putin relationship does not require that kind of performative reassurance", said Patricia Kim from the Brookings Institution in Washington.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

“You’re the brainy one. Patricia told me all about you. Congratulations.”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein

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