Eloise

[ el-oh-eez, el-oh-eez ]

/ ˈɛl oʊˌiz, ˌɛl oʊˈiz /

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noun

a female given name.

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Words nearby Eloise

elodea, Elohim, Elohism, Elohist, eloign, Eloise, elongate, elongation, elope, elopement, eloquence

How to use Eloise in a sentence

When Sandie’s story takes a very dark turn, Eloise goes on the hunt for answers, bridging past and present.
The Most Anticipated Fall Movies, From James Bond to Lady Gaga|Marlow Stern|September 23, 2021|The Daily Beast
Kids will love the Rawther Fancy Teas with Santa, an hour-long tea party in the Eloise Shop (212-546-5460; Fridays in December).
The Untouristy Guide to the Holidays in New York|Condé Nast Traveler|December 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Eloise Romeine lives four houses down from the cemetery and learned about the burial when her cousin called.
Here Lies Tamerlan Tsarnaev, Suspected Boston Bomber|Miranda Green, Justin Green|May 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Sandra Richmond and Eloise Kaiser each donated two plots to families of the victims.
What’s Next for the Aurora Theater?|Christine Pelisek, Eliza Shapiro|July 26, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Melissa was roaming around the room like a little Jewish Eloise and Joan calls her over.
Billy Sammeth, the Manager Fired by Cher and Joan Rivers, Tells His Side of the Story|Kevin Sessums|February 14, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Plus, who was the worst guest at the Plaza— Charlie Sheen or Eloise?
Will Sheen's Family Save Him?|Jacob Bernstein, Nicole LaPorte|October 28, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Who Howard was, or the cranky old man and half-crazy woman, Eloise had no idea, nor did she give them a thought.
The Cromptons|Mary J. Holmes
I am a good deal struck, you see, and if there were nothing else to bring me to Crompton, Eloise would do it.
The Cromptons|Mary J. Holmes
Notwithstanding Mrs. Biggs's prediction that she would not sleep a wink, Eloise did sleep fairly well.
The Cromptons|Mary J. Holmes
He moved away, but Jack stood still, for a second flash of lightning had shown him Eloise's face again.
The Cromptons|Mary J. Holmes
Eloise in her corner was holding fast to the strap, when a lurid flame filled the carriage for an instant with a blaze of light.
The Cromptons|Mary J. Holmes