Sofia
Americannoun
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Also Sofiya a city in and the capital of Bulgaria, in the W part.
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a female given name.
noun
Example Sentences
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Venus Williams and Sofia Kenin did not begin their first-round match until 12:13 a.m. — the tournament’s latest match start in history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
In these studies, Christo made good use of the rigorous training he received at the National Academy of Art in Sofia, Bulgaria, from 1953 to 1956.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
The festival’s founders boast quite an industry lineage, having met on the set of a Sofia Coppola movie, where they were production assistants.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026
It may come as a surprise to some Eurovision watchers that the contest will be held there and not in the capital, Sofia.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Amen, Your sister, Celie Dear Nettie, Walking down to Harpo and Sofia house it feel just like old times.
From "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker
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