Cornelius
Americannoun
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Saint, died a.d. 253, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 251–253.
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Peter von 1783–1867, German painter.
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a male given name: from a Roman family name.
Example Sentences
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As early as 1859 the New York Times associated Cornelius Vanderbilt with the idea of the medieval robber baron, thus tarnishing the image of the country’s biggest shipowner.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
Many of these women are also mothers, Cornelius Smith noted, and their campaigns balance the identities commander and caregiver.
From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026
Cornelius was arrested a short time later without incident.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026
The same animating spirit that drove the Founding Fathers led Cornelius Vanderbilt and Henry Ford to create business empires.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026
I looked to Cornelius, who waved me forward in the direction of the limo.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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