Anthony

American  

[an-tuh-nee, an-thuh-nee, an-thuh-nee, -tuh-] / ˈæn tə ni, ˈæn θə ni, ˈæn θə ni, -tə- /

noun

1. Mark Antony.

2. Saint, a.d. 251?–356?, Egyptian hermit: founder of Christian monasticism.

3. Susan Brownell 1820–1906, U.S. reformer and suffragist.

4. a first name: from Latin Antonius, a family name.

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Anthony British  

/ ˈæntənɪ /

noun

1. Saint. ?251–?356 _ad , Egyptian hermit, commonly regarded as the founder of Christian monasticism. Feast day: Jan 17

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Example Sentences

With the Court divided 4-4, it was former Justice Anthony Kennedy who gave the chief justice — and obfuscation — the win.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

It was the kind of scrap fans love to see in big games, and referee Anthony Taylor had allowed both players some latitude.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

“As expected, today’s refund portal launch is a mixed bag for small businesses,” said Dan Anthony, executive director of the advocacy group We Pay the Tariffs, in a statement.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

David Anthony Burke, 21, was taken into custody shortly after 4:30 p.m. in Hollywood and booked at LAPD’s 77th Street jail hours later.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Boaz looked at Anthony, and even in the dark, he realized that he could see a difference.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny