Jesse
Americannoun
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(in the Bible) the father of David.
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a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “God exists.”
noun
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Clark Street culinary director Jesse Furman says the trick is finding the exact balance of traditional and new for a historic restaurant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
This is the brilliant way writer-director Jesse Eisenberg thrusts us into his third — and best — feature, “The Debut,” screening at this year’s New York Film Festival and premiering in theaters December 11.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026
Jeremy Strong plays Zuckerberg, a role taken on in the original film by Jesse Eisenberg.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
Jesse Levey, founder of Bay Area startup Longevity Health, tried getting Muse to manage the activities schedules of his three kids.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Jesse puffs his chest out when they leave the house.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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