Melissa
Americannoun
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Classical Mythology. the sister of Amalthea who nourished the infant Zeus with honey.
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Also Melissie, Melissy a female given name.
Example Sentences
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"I definitely believe that there is underdiagnosis," said Melissa Nolan, a professor of epidemiology at the University of South Carolina -- the state that has recorded the highest number of infections this year.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
While both phones and laptops now have high-quality cameras, the formatting is a dead giveaway that you’re not on a laptop, says Melissa Marcus, a career coach who worked as a recruiter for 20 years.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
And as the original TV version of Laura, Melissa Gilbert, replied on Instagram, “TV doesn’t get too much more ‘woke’ than we did.
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
There are key differences between revocable trusts—which are standard in estate planning—and the so-called blind trusts sometimes established by public officials, according to Melissa Rodriguez, a partner at law firm Day Pitney.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Making up for eighteen years of fighting won’t be easy, but at least Aunt Melissa is letting us stay.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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