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
Example Sentences
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Dominic Dzioban kicked for Miami of Ohio last year and said he was paid about $24,000, “which in Oxford, Ohio, that is like a million dollars,” said Dzioban, who now works for a beverage-distribution company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
“It’s as much for the parents as it is for the kids,” said Breezy Zappia, 35, who paid $130 to attend a show with her husband, Giuseppe, and their son, Dominic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Starring newcomers Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Alastair Stout as Ronald Weasley and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, the series promises a richer, more detailed adaptation of the books, along with a more contemporary feel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Justin, an Emmy and BAFTA-nominated director, worked on the idea with Dominic.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
Dominic sat at the table and poured himself a cup of coffee from the carafe.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
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