Parker
Americannoun
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Charles Christopher, Jr. Bird, 1920–55, U.S. jazz saxophonist and composer.
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Dorothy (Rothschild), 1893–1967, U.S. author.
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Sir Gilbert, 1862–1932, Canadian novelist and politician in England.
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Horatio William, 1863–1919, U.S. composer, organist, and teacher.
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John, 1729–75, American Revolutionary patriot.
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Matthew, 1504–75, English theologian.
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Quanah. Quanah.
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Theodore, 1810–60, U.S. preacher, theologian, and reformer.
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a male given name.
noun
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Sir Alan ( William ). born 1944, British film director and screenwriter; his films include Bugsy Malone (1976), Midnight Express (1978), Mississippi Burning (1988), The Commitments (1991), and Angela's Ashes (2000); chairman of the British Film Institute (1998–99) and of the Film Council (1999–2004)
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Charlie. nickname Bird or Yardbird. 1920–55, US jazz alto saxophonist and composer; the leading exponent of early bop
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Dorothy ( Rothschild ). 1893–1967, US writer, noted esp for the ironical humour of her short stories
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Matthew. 1504–75, English prelate. As archbishop of Canterbury (1559–75), he supervised Elizabeth I's religious settlement
Example Sentences
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The two met around a decade ago doing a chemistry read for 2017’s “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” where he would play Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man, and she would portray MJ, who ultimately becomes his love interest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
A more diversified portfolio of stocks than normal is making the most sense right now, according to Adam Parker, CEO and founder of Trivariate Research.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
A spell has erased Peter Parker from the world’s memory — the price of undoing the public exposure of his identity — leaving him a stranger to his best friend, Ned, and to MJ.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
This weekend, Peter Parker is back — a little older, more world-weary and facing a far less forgiving market.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
While I’m thinking, Ms. Parker adds, “I have some older ones you can borrow for free if you want to try them out before renting.”
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
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