Anthony
Americannoun
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Saint, a.d. 251?–356?, Egyptian hermit: founder of Christian monasticism.
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Susan Brownell 1820–1906, U.S. reformer and suffragist.
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a first name: from Latin Antonius, a family name.
noun
Example Sentences
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If you’re in the mood for a coming-of-age drama, the Anthony Bourdain biopic Tony is “is a perfect little movie,” according to Dana Stevens.
From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2026
"Tesla is really just getting started," said Anthony Townsend, a senior research associate at Cornell Tech, a policy research organization in New York.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
In July, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a new legal obligation for "large-scale" data centres to underwrite power supplies, limit water use, and pay for any extra water infrastructure needed.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Free agent deals for Albert Pujols, Josh Hamilton and Anthony Rendon—together worth $624 million—were largely disastrous.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Aunt Hila reached for the candle, but Anthony held fast to it.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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