Forrest
Americannoun
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Edwin, 1806–72, U.S. actor.
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John, 1st Baron, 1847–1918, Australian explorer and statesman.
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Nathan Bedford, 1821–77, Confederate cavalry general in the U.S. Civil War.
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Example Sentences
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A Forrest Gump of a tale, “Theo of Golden” extols the virtues of close observation, deep conversation and offline connection.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
Home captain Callum McGregor is a serial winner, lifting 24 major trophies, while James Forrest, likely to be among the substitutes, is the club's most decorated player.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
“Then the realization hit that the telecom spending was overblown,” Forrest said.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
Fortescue, chaired by billionaire Andrew Forrest, had argued for cultural compensation of no more than Aus$8 million.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
What if I just had a Forrest Gump moment with Supreme?
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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