Adelaide
Americannoun
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a city in and the capital of South Australia, in Australia.
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a first name: from a Germanic word meaning “nobility.”
noun
Example Sentences
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“Customers often don’t feel happy about these campaigns and may object to the intrusion,” says Ying Zou, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Adelaide Business School in Australia and one of the paper’s co-authors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Many also credit Mao with laying the foundation for China to become a modern, technologically advanced nation, said Mobo Gao, professor of Chinese studies at Adelaide University.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
Aboard The Ghan, stretching from Darwin to Adelaide, Australian game and ingredients are featured in every meal.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
Adelaide was born earlier this month at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal, weighing 6lb 9oz.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
“You’re like Adelaide in Guys and Dolls, but your voice isn’t annoying,” I almost say.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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