Curtis
Americannoun
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Benjamin Robbins, 1809–74, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1851–57; resigned in dissent over Dred Scott case.
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Charles, 1860–1936, vice president of the U.S. 1929–33.
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Cyrus Hermann Kotzschmar 1850–1933, U.S. publisher.
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George Ticknor 1812–94, U.S. attorney and writer.
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George William, 1824–92, U.S. essayist, editor, and reformer.
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a male given name: from an Old French word meaning “courteous.”
Example Sentences
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Years ago on “Rick and Morty,” President Andre Curtis fumed that he can’t coexist with Rick Sanchez, a living god who won’t submit to his will.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
Davidson analysts Matt Curtis and Andrew Tompkins said in a research note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
The signed letter to the judge opened with the words: "My name is Curtis Jackson, known professionally as 50 Cent."
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
The bass legend and superproducer Don Was didn’t expect to be covering Curtis Mayfield’s Civil Rights-era anthem “This Is My Country” on the road in 2026.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
But Commissioner Curtis refused to compromise, making the police even more determined to strike.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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