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Cedric

American  
[sed-rik, see-drik] / ˈsɛd rɪk, ˈsi drɪk /

noun

  1. a male given name.


Example Sentences

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Cedric fares much better, giving a vibrant, darkly funny performance as Seth, who considers himself a stern watcher over the manners and mores of his tenants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Meanwhile, the company announced that Cedric Pech, its president of field operations, and Paul Capombassis, its chief revenue officer, would be leaving MongoDB as part of a ”planned” transition.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

This week, Michelle is supporting Cedric — just a sliver, she said, of the way he has supported her.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

The bar is high to activate the tool, deemed by some to be Europe’s “nuclear” option, says Cedric Gemehl, an analyst at Gavekal focused on Europe.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

“Yeah?” said Harry coldly as Cedric ran up the stairs toward him.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling