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Elvis

American  
[el-vis] / ˈɛl vɪs /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Elwin.


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Eagle-eyed observers would note that the great James Burton, probably best known for his work with Elvis Presley, Emmylou Harris, and as part of the Wrecking Crew, was in the band.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Baz Luhrmann’s “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert” has earned upwards of $15 million in theaters, showing audience interest in music documentaries and concert films.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

OpenAI's app also unleashed a flood of videos of celebrities such as Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Pulido said the video was a satire and the character was based on a scandal at the time involving merengue singer Elvis Crespo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

I flipped through an old Seventeen magazine for the umpteenth time while I listened to one of my favorite Elvis records.

From "The Red Umbrella" by Christina Gonzalez

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