Bernadette

American  

[bur-nuh-det, ber-na-det] / ˌbɜr nəˈdɛt, bɛr naˈdɛt /

noun

1. Also called Bernadette of Lourdes. Saint. Marie Bernarde Soubirous or Soubiroux, 1844–79, French nun.

2. a first name: derived from Bernard.

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Bernadette

Bernadette Greene-Placentia, who is running for a seat in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

So the idea was having Bernadette really be the mastermind of John’s upbringing as a way to provide a simultaneous salve for her husband’s shame about being afraid about losing out on the opportunity.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

"In a digital age, it's easier to pick up a phone than it is a book," head teacher Bernadette Pettman said.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

"We've got a large garden and the thought of saying we can't afford to water it just felt awful," said Bernadette.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

Maggie still wants to know exactly where here might be, but Bernadette is gathering steam.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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