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Adeline

American  
[ad-l-ahyn, ah-duh-lee-nuh, aduh-leen, ah-dey-lee-nuh] / ˈæd lˌaɪn, ˌɑ dəˈli nə, adəˈlin, ɑ deɪˈli nə /
Also Adelina

noun

  1. a first name, form of Adele.


Example Sentences

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Martin Adeline had levelled before half-time for second flight leaders Troyes before three goals in eight minutes early in the second period put Pierre Sage's side firmly in charge.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

Archival investigation indicated that a Dr. Adeline Kelsey had sold them to the museum to fund the medical education of two young Japanese women at Cincinnati’s Laura Memorial Women’s Medical College.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

Or if Gein’s rumored girlfriend, Adeline Watkins, was the cruel, gore-obsessed vixen that Suzanna Son’s performance makes her out to be.

From Salon • Oct. 29, 2025

Adeline, 1, and her grandmother Maria Diaz await the arrival of Diaz’s son Javier.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2025

“None of these folks are really who they say they are,” Adeline whispered.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee