Dominic
Americannoun
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Saint, 1170–1221, Spanish priest: founder of the Dominican order.
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a male given name: from the Latin word meaning “of the Lord.”
noun
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Dominic Tsoi drove from Orange County to spin at the open decks hosted by the DJ collective Helipad Society.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
Dominic typically opts for reds from cooler climates like Austria or Germany.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
While the AI investment boom remains on track, “the tension between favorable fundamentals and high valuations continues to grow,” Goldman strategists Dominic Wilson and Vickie Chang told clients in a note late Monday.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
“We always spoke about plan B, but actually plan B is not enough on its own anymore,” says Dominic Volek, Henley’s group head of private clients.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
“This is so cool. First me and Ethan, then Maggie and Dominic, and now Evie and whoever!”
From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy
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