Evelyn
Americannoun
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John, 1620–1706, English diarist.
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Also Evelynne. a female given name, form of Eve.
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Chiefly British. a male given name.
noun
Example Sentences
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Goldman Sachs strategists led by Evelyn Yu cited demand for AI and high-performance computing as a “multi-year structural growth engine” for TSMC.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
During the trial, jurors heard how Bartlett and his then-partner Evelyn Ballentyne had gone to a pub and comedy club for their first evening out since their son's birth.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
“A typical triumph of modern science,” remarked the novelist Evelyn Waugh, “to find the only part of Randolph that was not malignant and remove it.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
"I hope the entire process is carried out transparently, that the people's vote is respected" early voter Evelyn Pazos, 43, told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
On the screen, Evelyn balances her chin on her hand and stares at the sculpture for a moment.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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