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Samantha

American  
[suh-man-thuh] / səˈmæn θə /

noun

  1. a female given name: from an Aramaic word meaning “listener.”


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The TBS late-night show “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” was canceled in 2022 following the merger of Warner Media and Discovery.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Samantha said Max has watched all of Sir David's documentaries and owns more animal encyclopedias than she can keep track of.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

A small but poignant item: the condolence card sent to Carrie by Samantha Jones, her estranged friend played by Kim Cattrall, who made a brief but impactful appearance in the reboot.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Samantha Perkins, 36, a TikTok creator who posts about her own experience with financial infidelity, said she found “Strangers” relatable “for anyone who’s been through any kind of relational betrayal.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

I’m on a Lorde kick this week and could be listening to more of her music before class, but I got my best friend pants on because Dylan is thrown off by Samantha right now.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

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