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
And Variety's Alison Herman said the show is "never not entertaining" but now "feels like entertaining but disjointed fan fiction".
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Those dramatic encounters later inspired Herman Melville's classic novel, Moby Dick.
From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 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
Shucks, how could anyone enjoy their food with Herman E. Calloway staring back at you?
From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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