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Celeste

American  
[suh-lest] / səˈlɛst /

noun

  1. a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “heavenly.”


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Uruguay probably won’t win the World Cup, but La Celeste is already a champion in the base camp sweepstakes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

WMO chief Celeste Saulo said the world needed to get ready for an El Nino which could "exacerbate drought and heavy rainfall and increase the risk of heatwaves both on land and in the ocean".

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The inquiry heard Celeste raised concerns in August 2020 that he was a risk to other people.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Celeste said she was told on that occasion, there was "no diagnosis" for her son at that stage because it was a first episode.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Celeste walked in wearing sweats and a T-shirt.

From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead

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