Jon
noun
a male given name, form of John.
Jon
American
[jon]
/ dʒɒn /
noun
Jon.
British
abbreviation
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Jon Long, a chip shop owner in Wimborne, Dorset, charges just over that and said he has had to readjust prices but is "looking at revisiting portion sizes."
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
The newcomers will join Bill Whitaker, Leslie Stahl, Jon Wertheim and Norah O’Donnell, who are all returning as correspondents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Local property owner Jon Janikies testified that the bill would allow the public to “destroy” his entire outdoor patio, “which I have enhanced with an outdoor bed, sink, television, fireplace, tables and chairs.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
One person has come forward to declare he will challenge Farage: Count Binface, the alter ego of comedian Jon Harvey, who regularly runs in UK elections with his trash-can shaped head and long cape.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
Jon Wood paused before opening the door to his house.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
“My boyfriend’s cooking me dinner. Not Jon. My new boyfriend.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 7, 2025
“For me, it was then very hard to imagine doing a play without Jon. And indeed, that’s pretty much been the case ever since.”
From Washington Post ● Mar. 1, 2023
“He’s coming out. I’m sorry, Jon. There’s nothing we can do.”
From The New Yorker ● Aug. 14, 2019
I love you, Jon. and Stephen Colbert, too.
From New York Times ● Nov. 13, 2017
"Tyrion Lannister, and some men of the Night's Watch, with word from your brother Jon. Robb is meeting with them now. Hodor, will you help Bran down to the hall?"
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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