Damon

American  

[dey-muhn] / ˈdeɪ mən /

noun

1. a male given name.

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Damon British  

/ ˈdeɪmən /

noun

1. Matt. born 1970, US film actor and screenwriter. His films include Good Will Hunting (1997, which he co-wrote), Saving Private Ryan (1998), The Talented Mr Ripley (1999) and, from 2002, the Bourne series

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Damon

For months, the longship's crew of seasoned sailors rubbed shoulders with Hollywood star Matt Damon, who plays Odysseus on-screen, and a host of professional actors.

From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026

"She needed time to recover," said Damon, another Chinese fan.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

In the words of Damon Runyon, the bard of gambling lowlifes, “Mr. Bert Bell does not get out of bed in time for daylight games.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

The properties are right on the water and have been frequented by several high-profile guests over the years, including Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Jennifer Aniston, and former President Barack Obama.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026

“You know that’s not right. You say, ‘Mr. Damon, you’re lost in the Belgian Congo where you have been put under a spell.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee