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  benedict

  noun

  a newly married man, especially one who has been long a bachelor.
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  Benedict

  noun

  Ruth (Fulton), 1887–1948, U.S. writer and anthropologist.

benedict

¹ American  

[ben-i-dikt] / ˈbɛn ɪ dɪkt /

noun

1. a newly married man, especially one who has been long a bachelor.

   From the sublime to the ridiculous—the bride in her most seductive lingerie and the benedict in a pair of ratty old boxers.

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Benedict ² American  

[ben-i-dikt] / ˈbɛn ɪ dɪkt /

noun

1. Ruth (Fulton), 1887–1948, U.S. writer and anthropologist.

2. Saint, a.d. 480–c543, Italian monk: founded Benedictine order.

3. Stanley Rossiter 1884–1936, U.S. biochemist.

4. a first name: from a Latin word meaning “blessed.”

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Benedict British  

/ ˈbɛnɪˌdɪkt /

noun

1. Saint . ?480–?547 _ad , Italian monk: founded the Benedictine order at Monte Cassino in Italy in about 540 _ad . His Regula Monachorum became the basis of the rule of all Western Christian monastic orders. Feast day: July 11 or March 14

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Etymology

Origin of benedict

First recorded in 1820–25; erroneous assimilation of Benedick to a more familiar name

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"I like my flat whites and eggs benedict so it's been a real struggle when I've been out there camping and cooking."

From BBC ● May 4, 2025

Dillon responds by saying, "Uh, eggs benedict?" which makes me laugh.

From Salon ● Apr. 12, 2022

Its monumental crab cake benedict is a good way to get one last crab fix.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 3, 2021

What generally stops people making eggs benedict at home is the hollandaise sauce, which is fiddly and prone to splitting and curdling.

From The Guardian ● May 6, 2020

And except for a song about bacon or eggs benedict thrown in here and there, they mostly played normal country music.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling

From 2019 to 2021, Sami paid for tickets to high-profile events and photo opportunities with the likes of actors Matt Damon and Benedict Cumberbatch.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026

He has created liturgical garments for the last three popes -- Benedict XVI, Francis, and now the Chicago-born Leo.

From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026

In “Bridgerton’s” fourth season, Benedict and Sophie’s outdoor ceremony is purposefully low-key.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

He started Arcee in 2023 with Jacob Solawetz and Brian Benedict, not intending to build a foundation model.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

“It was the three cheers that reminded me,” said Mr. Benedict, opening the box and shaking out three birthday candles.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

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