Silas
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Silas Deane, a delegate from Connecticut, wrote that Washington, despite his tall stature and serious expression, had “a very young look, and an easy, soldier-like air and gesture.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
Frenchmen Silas Despréaux and Damien Guerot will also receive bravery awards after they armed themselves with metal bollards and tried to stop Cauchi.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026
Silas scored the winner as Mainz kept up a stunning turnaround with a 2-1 victory at RB Leipzig.
From Barron's ● Feb. 2, 2026
He completes his book, and it wins the Boston Literary Prize for best first novel—an award whose previous recipients include one Silas Hale.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026
Silas wrapped the shadows around him like a blanket, and stared after the way the boy had gone, and did not move to follow.
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
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