Jemima
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Even more than Dunham’s Hannah, Zosia Mamet’s Shoshanna and Jemima Kirke’s Jessa — all self-absorbed twentysomethings taking turns making bad decisions — Marnie was the definition of vanity.
From Salon • Jul. 1, 2025
"I look at Jemima every single day and I’m just so grateful," said Byrne.
From BBC • Oct. 21, 2024
Berlant kicked things off with her own full-volume strut, followed by people like musician Moses Sumney, actor Jemima Kirke, artist Chloe Wise, Emhoff and culminating in Eckhaus and Latta.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2024
“We will be worth nothing if they don’t come back,” said Jemima Kronfeld, 84, who visits every Thursday.
From New York Times • Feb. 21, 2024
She pretended to clean up spilled cake, and to get Jemima another piece.
From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman
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