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Alexis

American  
[uh-lek-sis] / əˈlɛk sɪs /

noun

  1. a first name: from a Greek word meaning “helper.”


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As Alexis Romero explains in Slate, she was previously the vice chair of the U.S.

From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2026

The entrepreneur and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian wrote that the job with Khosla was a role that could change someone’s life.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

People in Upper Midwest states might pay less, but households in Southern and Gulf Coast states might end up paying more, said Alexis Abramson, dean of the Columbia Climate School.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 10, 2026

Created by Alexis Ohanian, Reddit co-founder and husband of tennis' 23-time Grand Slam singles champion Serena Williams, Athlos was staging a meet for the first time outside of New York.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

“In the meantime, we are searching the area for Alexis Nichole Blake around the clock. We have every reason to believe that she remains nearby. After all—” General Sharpe seems to look right at me.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

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