first names
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pluralof first name.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Arsenal's Declan Rice is surely one of the first names on the team-sheet and Elliot Anderson is expected to partner him while Tuchel also has Bellingham, Eze and Rogers as midfield options.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
In late 2024, housekeeping supervisors Patsy and Elsy, who are referred to in the first lawsuit against Jenner as well, by their first names only, stepped into their leadership roles.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
No one is identified by anything but first names, including Russell’s mother, Karen, who is the only one who can’t bear to hear the playback.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
They asked to be referred only by their first names for this story.
From Barron's ● Apr. 1, 2026
I hated calling grown-ups by their first names.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
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