Lamar
Americannoun
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Joseph R., 1857–1916, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1911–16.
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Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus 1825–93, U.S. politician and jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1888–93.
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a male given name.
Example Sentences
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“I had read that symptoms start happening anywhere from 20 to 30 years before you get your diagnosis,” said Lamar, who thought, “Yeah, let me jump in and get ahead of it.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
The New Orleans Saints just fell short after a monster comeback in Detroit last week, but went one better this week by upsetting Lamar Jackson's Baltimore Ravens 24-17 in their home opener.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Lamar was nominated for his striking debut “Good Kid, M.A.A.D City.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson earns about $51 million, giving him a total liability of $24 million on that money, including $5 million in state and local taxes, the calculator says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Lamar came in and at Mother’s request put some Schubert songs on the gramophone.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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