Giselle
Americannoun
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(italics) a ballet (1841) choreographed by Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot, with musical score by Adolphe Adam.
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Also Gisele. a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
Example Sentences
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This new species is named for Martina Giselle Ramirez, dean of the College of Science at California State University, Stanislaus and formerly dean of natural sciences and biology professor at St. Norbert College.
From Science Daily
It started last Sunday, when a video posted to X showed 18-year-old Camryn Giselle Booker confronting a group of her classmates at Texas Tech University as they were holding a vigil for Kirk on campus.
From Slate
The two-part HBO documentary executive produced by Issa Rae and directed by Giselle Bailey and Phil Bertelsen isn’t comprehensive, but it is interesting and moving.
From Los Angeles Times
Giselle Salgado, also an East L.A. native, said it was important to see a good turnout from her community, as well as from public officials, though she noticed a smaller crowd this year.
From Los Angeles Times
Presented as a film by Giselle Bailey, with a directed by credit shared with Phil Bertelsen, it’s not a comprehensive accounting — any viewer who has watched much TV over the medium’s decades might have an opinion on what’s missing.
From Los Angeles Times
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