Herman
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Woodrow Woody, 1913–1987, U.S. jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and bandleader.
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a male given name: from Old English words meaning “army” and “ man.”
Example Sentences
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I am reminded of these words of Herman Melville: “A man thinks that by mouthing hard words he understands hard things.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
The third instalment, according to Variety's Alison Herman, "feels like entertaining but disjointed fan fiction".
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Its shape closely resembles a sperm whale, the famous marine animal from Herman Melville's novel, which inspired its name.
From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026
“Do not rely on the ratings system,” says Carole Herman, a veteran campaigner on behalf of abused and neglected nursing-home residents and their families.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026
In late 1993, as they prepared to launch the chair, Herman Miller put together a series of focus groups around the country.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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