Newman

American  

[noo-muhn, nyoo-] / ˈnu mən, ˈnyu- /

noun

1. John Henry, Cardinal, 1801–90, English theologian and author.

2. Paul Leonard, 1925–2008, U.S. actor.

3. a male given name.

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Newman British  

/ ˈnjuːmən /

noun

1. Barnet. 1905–70, US painter, a founder of Abstract Expressionism: his paintings include the series Stations of the Cross (1965–66)

2. John Henry. 1801–90, British theologian and writer. Originally an Anglican minister, he was a prominent figure in the Oxford Movement. He became a Roman Catholic (1845) and a priest (1847) and was made a cardinal (1879). His writings include the spiritual autobiography Apologia pro vita sua (1864), a treatise on the nature of belief, The Grammar of Assent (1870), and hymns

3. Paul. 1925–2008, US film actor and director, who appeared in such films as Hud (1963), Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), The Sting (1973), The Verdict (1982), The Color of Money (1986), Nobody's Fool (1994), and Road to Perdition (2002)

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Example Sentences

Bernstein analyst Mark Newman believes quantum is “set to become the next important step in computing,” specifically through a hybrid architecture composed of CPUs, GPUs, and quantum processors.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

"It's really important to stress that it is illegal to release non-native species into the wild," said Newman, recommending that snapping turtles are always removed, something the centre can help with.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“This is even more remarkable,” writes Saul Justin Newman, “given that authorities did not manage to check everyone” because not all records were computerized.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

But when Jeff fibs and says that Helen’s going to be in a new Paul Newman film, eyes light up.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

I told them about having to see Dr. Newman when they texted me over the weekend to see if I’d gotten in trouble.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina