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Josephine

American

[joh-zuh-feen, -suh-] / ˈdʒoʊ zəˌfin, -sə- /

noun

Empress Marie Joséphine Rose Tascher de la Pagerie. Beauharnais, Joséphine de.
a female given name: derived from Joseph.

Josephine British

/ ˈdʒəʊzəˌfiːn /

noun

Empress, previous name Joséphine de Beauharnais; real name Marie Joséphine Tascher de la Pagerie. 1763–1814, empress of France as wife of Napoleon Bonaparte (1796–1809)

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“We’re so proud to partner with LACMA, a meaningful milestone as our first museum collaboration,” said Tony Antoci, CEO and owner of Erewhon, and Josephine Antoci, president and owner of Erewhon in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Also subject to bans were Anna-Lena von Hodenberg and Josephine Ballon of HateAid, a German organisation that the State Department said helped enforce the DSA.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

Also subject to the ban were Anna-Lena von Hodenberg and Josephine Ballon of HateAid, a German organization that the State Department said functions as a trusted flagger for enforcing the DSA.

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

Josephinenhütte No. 6 Water Glasses – Hand-made and mouth-blown, the Josephine No. 6 water glasses are beautiful and a great addition to any entertainer’s arsenal.

From Salon • Nov. 20, 2025

“What the heck’s going on!” cried Grandma Josephine, waking up suddenly.

From "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl

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