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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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By the early 1970s, my sister Adele was a stage manager at the Theater for the New City.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

"Get at least one affordable house, nationalising Adele and bring back Ceefax", Binface told the BBC when asked about his policies.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

I think Adele might be the best I’ve seen.

From Los Angeles Times May 11, 2026

Singers Amy Winehouse, Adele and Raye, as well as actor Tom Holland -- better known as Spiderman -- are among the alumni of the state‑funded school, which prides itself on being free.

From Barron's Apr. 27, 2026

Adele had gotten good advice, because the South Carolina Department of Social Services would have to get a Florida court order to force the issue.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

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