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Gaye

British  
/ ɡeɪ /

noun

  1. Marvin. 1939–84, US soul singer and songwriter; recordings include "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" (1969), What's Going On (1971), and "Sexual Healing" (1982): shot dead by his father

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With 2013’s “Blurred Lines,” Robin Thicke and Pharrell set out to make a groovy single in the vein of Marvin Gaye.

From Salon Aug. 6, 2026

Its quality is a credit to author David Sager, musician and scholar, and to commentators Gaye Todd Adegbalola and Dom Flemons.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Christine said her mum loved music and singing and was a Marvin Gaye fan.

From BBC Jan. 31, 2026

"Istanbulites are animal lovers," says 57-year-old Gaye Koselerden, adding, "They can even curl up on the most expensive duvet. No one would say a word."

From Barron's Jan. 27, 2026

We debated the merits of every single Stevie Wonder album before doing the same thing with Marvin Gaye.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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