Casanova
Americannoun
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Giovanni Jacopo 1725–98, Italian adventurer and writer.
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a man with a reputation for having many amorous adventures; rake; Don Juan.
noun
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Giovanni Jacopo (dʒoˈvanni ˈjaːkopo). 1725–98, Italian adventurer noted for his Mémoires, a vivid account of his sexual adventures and of contemporary society
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any man noted for his amorous adventures; a rake
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Her acting replacement will be Jenna Casanova, who has held several roles at Treasury since 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Ortega Casanova had spoken of taking action "at any moment," Beyra said.
From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026
It involved transferring a heavy iron bolt, concealed inside an oversize Bible, from Casanova to his upstairs neighbor, who could then chip a hole in the wooden floor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026
Marcus Muench Casanova, a 19-year-old college student home on winter break, slipped and fell the afternoon of Dec. 29 as he hiked near the south-facing slope of Mt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 15, 2026
Because maybe the book is by freaking Casanova, and I only know one person who owns a book by freaking Casanova.
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
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