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Cynthia

American  
[sin-thee-uh] / ˈsɪn θi ə /

noun

  1. Artemis: so called from her birth on Mt. Cynthus, on Delos.

  2. Literary. the moon, the emblem of Artemis.

  3. a female given name.


Cynthia British  
/ ˈsɪnθɪə /

noun

  1. another name for Artemis

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In “Prague,” Cynthia Paces, a professor of history at the College of New Jersey, offers us a guide through the city’s many lives, reminding us why millions of people stream through Prague’s streets every year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cynthia Bailey, who appeared in “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” wrote that her “heart goes out to you and your family. I pray he is now resting in peace.”

From Los Angeles Times

After years defying gravity, Wicked star Cynthia Erivo has traded the shimmering world of Oz for something darker and far more demanding.

From BBC

District Judge Cynthia M. Rufe’s ruling requires the federal government to restore the site “to its physical status as of January 21, 2026,” the day before the exhibits were removed.

From Los Angeles Times

Clark, who grew up in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, will portray Cynthia Lennon, the first wife of John, who is played by Harris Dickinson in the films based on the famous bandmembers.

From BBC