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Kennedy

American  
[ken-i-dee] / ˈkɛn ɪ di /

noun

  1. Anthony M. born 1936, U.S. jurist, Supreme Court justice 1988–2018.

  2. Edward Moore Ted, 1932–2009 U.S. politician: senator from Massachusetts 1962–2009.

  3. Jacqueline Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Onassis Jackie 1929–94, wife of John F. Kennedy (1953–63) and Aristotle Onassis (1968–75).

  4. John Fitzgerald JFK, 1917–63, thirty-fifth president of the U.S. 1961–63.

  5. Joseph Patrick, 1888–1969, U.S. financier and diplomat (father of Edward Moore, John Fitzgerald, and Robert Francis).

  6. Robert Francis, 1925–68, U.S. political leader and government official: attorney general 1961–64; senator from New York 1965–68.

  7. William, born 1928, U.S. novelist.

  8. Cape, former name (1963–73) of Cape Canaveral.

  9. John F., International Airport. John F. Kennedy International Airport.

  10. Mount, a mountain in the SW Yukon Territory, Canada, in the St. Elias Range. 13,904 feet (4,238 meters).


Kennedy 1 British  
/ ˈkɛnɪdɪ /

noun

  1. Charles Peter. born 1959, British politician, leader of the Liberal Democrats (1999–2006)

  2. Edward ( Moore ), known as Ted . 1932–2009, US Democrat politician; senator 1962–2009

  3. his brother, John ( Fitzgerald ), known as JFK. 1917–63, US Democrat statesman; 35th president of the US (1961–63), the first Roman Catholic and the youngest man ever to be president. He demanded the withdrawal of Soviet missiles from Cuba (1962) and prepared civil rights reforms; assassinated

  4. Nigel ( Paul ). born 1956, British violinist, noted for his flamboyant style

  5. Robert ( Francis ), known as Bobby, brother of John Kennedy. 1925–68, US Democrat statesman; attorney general (1961–64) and senator for New York (1965–68); assassinated

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Kennedy 2 British  
/ ˈkɛnɪdɪ /

noun

  1. a former name (1963–73) of (Cape) Canaveral

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Kennedy confirmed Trump supports further study while also saying his department is investigating a broader range of potential environmental factors that may contribute to autism.

From Salon Aug. 2, 2026

The VC-25A planes are painted white and light blue, a design by Raymond Loewy picked by former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy that has been on the Air Force’s presidential jets since the 1960s.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

Both reached the settlements "for business reasons," said Kennedy.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

In addition to the influencers who are often paid to promote them, peptides have a champion in Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who uses them personally.

From Slate Jul. 29, 2026

In November of 1960, at only forty-three years old, John F. Kennedy became the youngest man elected president.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

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