Dominic

American

[dom-uh-nik] / ˈdɒm ə nɪk /

noun

Saint, 1170–1221, Spanish priest: founder of the Dominican order.
a male given name: from the Latin word meaning “of the Lord.”

Dominic British

/ ˈdɒmɪnɪk /

noun

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

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But some hair pulls - such as the one by Argentina centre-back Martinez on Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin last month - appear to be more accidental than violent.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

A refocusing of capital spending can boost profitability and returns, said Dominic Paul, Whitbread’s chief executive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Dominic LeBlanc’s remarks come as concern escalates about the slow pace of talks between Ottawa and Washington regarding USMCA, which faces a formal, U.S.-led review this summer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

United may well say the same for Martinez, yet Dominic Calvert-Lewin did go to ground holding the back of his head.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Dominic, the guy who usually worked the register in the mornings, was pushing a pencil across the back of a brown paper bag.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein

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