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Dominic

American  
[dom-uh-nik] / ˈdɒm ə nɪk /

noun

  1. Saint, 1170–1221, Spanish priest: founder of the Dominican order.

  2. a male given name: from the Latin word meaning “of the Lord.”

Dominic British  
/ ˈdɒmɪnɪk /

noun

  1. Saint. original name Domingo de Guzman. ?1170–1221, Spanish priest; founder of the Dominican order. Feast day: Aug 7

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Foden was deployed as a false nine against Japan but made little impression before Tuchel brought on striker Dominic Solanke in the 59th minute.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

"We've spoken about Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Dominic Solanke, Ollie Watkins. Nobody stuck their arm up and said, 'I'll be his replacement'. that's why we're seeing this."

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin returns after more than five years since his last call-up and Dominic Solanke makes his first squad since October 2024.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Spurs will need him to do the same now as he showed here just how vital he could prove to be in tandem with the tireless Dominic Solanke.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 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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