Cornelia
Americannoun
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flourished 2nd century b.c., Roman matron: mother of Gaius and Tiberius Gracchus.
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flourished 1st century b.c., first wife of Julius Caesar 83–67?.
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a female given name.
Example Sentences
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Among the hotspots Thursday were the "Bus Stop Cafe" in the West Village, which Swift is known to have visited, and nearby Cornelia Street which lends its name to the hit song.
From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026
The Greek Desk’s closest brush with D-Day was the extraction of Cornelia Kapp from Ankara, Turkey, in 1944.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Cattrall, 69, opted for a form-fitting Dior suit, Cornelia James lace gloves and a bespoke Philip Treacy fascinator for the occasion, People reported.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025
Cornelia explains that originally, the town was against the ideology of the Nazi Party, but over time, became consumed by it.
From BBC • Jan. 24, 2025
We were halfway to town when Grandpa said sternly, as if I was leaving for Cornelia in a few minutes, “Now you be careful with thet hoss, Will Tweedy.”
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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