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Julia

American  
[jool-yuh] / ˈdʒul yə /

noun

  1. a female given name: derived from Julius.


Example Sentences

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Here’s what I mean by “passively accessible,” using my own admittedly dated experience as an example: Julia Child played a central part in developing my confidence in the kitchen.

From Salon

But “The French Chef” and “Julia & Company” share equal space in my memory with PBS’ children’s programming because to me, they all served the same purpose.

From Salon

My mother shaped my love of gastronomy more intimately than Julia Child.

From Salon

Julia Angwin, investigative journalist, founder of Proof News and contributing opinion writer for New York Times.

From Slate

The duo play Benedict and Sophie, affectionately dubbed #Benophie, a couple whose story gives the classic Cinderella tale a bit of steam and is one that readers of Julia Quinn’s “An Offer From a Gentleman,” which inspired this season, know well.

From Los Angeles Times