Constance
Americannoun
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German Bodensee. Lake. a lake in W Europe, bounded by Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. 46 miles (74 km) long; 207 sq. mi. (536 sq. km).
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German Konstanz. a city in S Germany, on this lake: important church council 1414–18.
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a female given name.
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German name: Konstanz. a city in S Germany, in Baden-Württemberg on Lake Constance: tourist centre. Pop: 80 716 (2003 est)
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German name: Bodensee. a lake in W Europe, bounded by S Germany, W Austria, and N Switzerland, through which the Rhine flows. Area: 536 sq km. (207 sq miles)
Example Sentences
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While Constance never shows for the reading, her presence is still felt, often hovering or circling around the table with movements designed to interpret the tone of the reading.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
At times, Constance may call on various audience members to act as a dance partner.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Constance Carpenter, the female lead, chose Bradley to choreograph her numbers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
The issue for Constance de Saint Laurent, a professor at Ireland's Maynooth University, "is not so much that people believe" disinformation, it is "that they see real news and they don't trust it anymore."
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
In a perfect imitation of Lady Constance Ashton, Penelope let out a trilling laugh.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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