Celia
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The title itself is a play on Los Angeles and “Angelitos Negros,” the poem later popularized through recordings by artists including Eartha Kitt, Roberta Flack and Celia Cruz.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Celia got her start reporting on regional elections in her hometown for Nyack News & Views and on housing and education in Harlem for the Columbia Daily Spectator.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
Host Greg Davies also said he hoped Celia Imrie wasn't feeling too relaxed, not sparing her blushes as he reminded her of the moment when she accidentally farted during filming, a moment which went viral.
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
The winner of eight Latin Grammy Awards made her Coachella debut in 2022 with a performance that paid tribute to Latin music icons such as Selena, Celia Cruz, and Daddy Yankee.
From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026
Mom had always loved the name Celia, but that was taken by the time I came around.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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