Ives
Americannoun
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Burl (Icle Ivanhoe) 1909–1995, U.S. actor and folk singer.
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Charles Edward, 1874–1954, U.S. composer.
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Frederic Eugene, 1856–1937, U.S. inventor.
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James Merritt 1824–95, U.S. lithographer.
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a male given name.
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Charles Edward. 1874–1954, US composer, noted for his innovative use of polytonality, polyrhythms, and quarter tones. His works include Second Piano Sonata: Concord (1915), five symphonies, chamber music, and songs
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Frederick Eugene. 1856–1937, US inventor of halftone photography
Example Sentences
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“We believe the changing of the guard at Apple with a new CEO hints at acquisitions going forward, which is a relief for investors to hear,” Wedbush analyst Dan Ives told MarketWatch over email.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
Wedbush’s Ives said that Apple’s M&A strategy “would likely include AI names, and Perplexity would be a possible candidate in our view.”
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
Wedbush analyst Dan Ives called the quarter a “solid beat.”
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
He got a contract with the distinguished German record label Deutsche Grammophon and made exciting records with the orchestra of Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, Ives and modern Americans.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
Gigi and Layla were the only two people who called her Ives.
From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake
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