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Antoinette

American  
[an-twuh-net, -tuh-, ahn-twa-net] / ˌæn twəˈnɛt, -tə-, ɑ̃ twaˈnɛt /

noun

  1. Marie 1755–93, queen of France 1774–93: wife of Louis XVI.

  2. a first name: derived from Antoine.


Antoinette British  
/ ɑ̃twanɛt /

noun

  1. See Marie Antoinette

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Lantink says he was inspired by Marie Antoinette and wanting to explore the French queen in a modern setting.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

He said he and his wife Antoinette had worked their land for decades to grow manioc and bananas on steep fields that had taken a toll on his wife's back.

From Barron's ● Mar. 14, 2026

“Even in a bitterly cold winter primary, there is a lot of energy on the ground” behind Mejia, said Antoinette Miles, the party’s current state director.

From Salon ● Feb. 4, 2026

The Victoria and Albert Museum’s “Marie Antoinette Style” shows Marie Antoinette as a queen for all seasons.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026

Anise and Marie Antoinette and their friends are waiting for me.

From "Hurricane Child" by Kheryn Callender

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