Portia
Americannoun
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the heroine of Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice, who, in one scene, disguises herself as a lawyer.
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a woman lawyer.
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a female given name.
Example Sentences
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The process of implementing this program is incredibly complex, said Portia Pratt, a senior policy analyst at the National Governors Association who led a three-day meeting last month for state administrators working on Pell.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
"Two mothers ranked inside the WTA's Top 10 rankings for the first time is an incredible moment for tennis and for women's sport," said WTA chief executive Portia Archer.
From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026
“When we decided to live here full time, we knew that Portia couldn’t live without her horses,” DeGeneres told the Wall Street Journal.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 13, 2026
WTA chief executive Portia Archer has already indicated she would like the event to remain in its current location.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2025
Portia and Doctor Copeland brought in chairs from the hall and the four of them sat around the stove.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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