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Adele

American  
[uh-del] / əˈdɛl /
Also Adela

noun

  1. a first name: from a Germanic word meaning “noble.”


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That’s why you get someone like an Adele or someone like a Raye right now.

From Los Angeles Times

They gained further popularity as celebrities such as Adele, Rebel Wilson, Sharon Osbourne and Tesla-owner Elon Musk were open about the rapid weight loss they've experienced using the jabs.

From BBC

As fans storm the pitch in celebration, the players are filmed singing along to music from Adele in the dressing room, alongside Savage and Smethurst.

From BBC

In her hit Someone Like You, Adele sings of love, loss and moving on in the aftermath of a relationship ending.

From BBC

Other previous winners since the prize category was created in 2008 include Adele, Sam Fender and The Last Dinner Party.

From BBC