cum
1 Americanpreposition
noun
abbreviation
noun
verb
preposition
Etymology
Origin of cum
First recorded in 1580–90; from Latin: “with, together with” (preposition); cf. com- ( def. )
Example Sentences
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In the 207-word announcement adding Vance to the ticket, Trump used the word "Yale" four times and even made sure to note that Vance graduated "Summa Cum Laude" from Ohio State University.
From Salon • Sep. 17, 2024
Bill and graduated Magna Cum Laude with the highest GPA in the history of the school at that time.
From Slate • Jul. 16, 2019
“I received my doctorate in 2010 Summa Cum Laude, in fact,” she wrote.
From Washington Post • Feb. 13, 2016
Lucas also worked for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2002-04 and graduated Cum Laude from Harvard University, where he played safety from 1997-98.
From Washington Times • Jan. 18, 2015
There was even a splendid reworking of Slade's classic 70s hit "Cum On Feel The Noize" as their anthem for the new manager.
From BBC • Aug. 17, 2013
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