Cecilia
Americannoun
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Saint, died a.d. 230?, Roman martyr: patron saint of music.
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Also Cecillia. a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “blind.”
noun
Example Sentences
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Correspondent Cecilia Vega was let go as part of Weiss’s overhaul in May, which also included ousting executive producer Tanya Simon and bringing in Bilton to run the program.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
CBS News executives are trying to fill several correspondent roles after veterans Scott Pelley, Sharyn Alfonsi, Cecilia Vega and executive producer Tanya Simon were fired by CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Locals are speaking out at Town Council meetings, and residents such as Cecilia Horne, 67 years old, are questioning the competence of their leaders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Hosting a brunch for friends at her coastal North Carolina home, Cecilia Pfaff, a small business owner, had a spread of beverages laid out on the kitchen counter.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
Her mother wanted flowers in the guest room and Cecilia was happy to oblige.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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