Cecilia
Americannoun
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Saint, died a.d. 230?, Roman martyr: patron saint of music.
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Also Cecillia. a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “blind.”
noun
Example Sentences
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"I was amazed by the vibrancy of the colours. The detail of the characters," Cecilia said.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Cecilia Rosas, a Brazilian researcher and translator of Russian literature, hailed the interest in the classics on social media.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
On Sunday, the Valkyries were led by 15 points from Cecilia Zandalasini, who shot five for five from three-point range.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Locals are speaking out at Town Council meetings, and residents such as Cecilia Horne, 67 years old, are questioning the competence of their leaders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
I watched her with half-closed lids as Cecilia moved about the room with slow, gentle movements that mesmerized me.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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