Jon
noun
a male given name, form of John.
Jon
American
[jon]
/ dʒɒn /
noun
Jon.
British
abbreviation
Example Sentences
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One of the three judges in the trial, Judge Jon Sverdrup Efjestad, began the session early on Monday with a summary of their conclusions, before going into a 128-page ruling explaining the verdict.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
And without it, Jon Barker in Seattle wouldn’t have been able to retire from teaching early.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
They are also relieved that correspondents Stahl, Jon Wertheim and Bill Whitaker chose to remain with the program rather than leave in solidarity with Pelley.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Ahead of Thursday’s announcement, UBS analyst Jon Windham trimmed his price target on the shares to $55 from $60 while maintaining a Neutral rating.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
With a wide, relieved smile the boy hurried over to their table and introduced himself as Jonathan Greenly, Jon for short.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
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