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Marilyn

American  
[mar-uh-lin] / ˈmær ə lɪn /
Or Marilynne

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Mary.


Example Sentences

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Offering his thanks to friends and co-workers, he singled out his mother, Marilyn O’Connor, who he brought to the event.

From Los Angeles Times

Two new novels explore the tragic life of Marilyn Monroe, but only one manages to move past the “male gaze” to find the real woman.

From Los Angeles Times

A Brentwood couple is suing the city of Los Angeles and Mayor Karen Bass, claiming their constitutional rights were violated when city officials blocked them from demolishing the home where Marilyn Monroe died in 1962.

From Los Angeles Times

Sabrina Carpenter's Grammy-nominated album may be called Man's Best Friend, but her red carpet look seemed to channel another blonde bombshell, with her form-fitting crystal and diamond gown reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe.

From BBC

Marilyn’s face is omnipresent more than 60 years after her death.

From Los Angeles Times