Sebastian

American

[si-bas-chuhn] / sɪˈbæs tʃən /

noun

Saint, died a.d. 288?, Roman martyr.
a male given name.

Sebastian British

/ sɪˈbæstjən /

noun

Saint. died ?288 _ad , Christian martyr. According to tradition, he was first shot with arrows and then beaten to death. Feast day: Jan 20

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Sebastian

Police identified the suspect as Max Sebastian Solomon, 25, of Irvine.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

Nightcall was produced with Daft Punk's Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, mixed by Sebastian and sung by Brazilian singer Lovefoxxx.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

New York Times columnist Ross Douthat will join the program’s 59th season as a correspondent and author and documentarian Sebastian Junger as a contributor, Bilton said in a memo to staff Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

“There are many expenses that are discretionary,” said Sebastian Gomez-Cardona, director of research, investment advice and planning at Morningstar.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026

Sebastian scowls something serious but complies with Britt’s demands.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone

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