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Macaulay

American  
[muh-kaw-lee] / məˈkɔ li /

noun

  1. Dame Rose, c1885–1958, English poet and novelist.

  2. Thomas Babington 1st Baron, 1800–59, English historian, author, and statesman.


Macaulay British  
/ məˈkɔːlɪ /

noun

  1. Dame Rose. 1881–1958, British novelist. Her books include Dangerous Ages (1921) and The Towers of Trebizond (1956)

  2. Thomas Babington, 1st Baron. 1800–59, English historian, essayist, and statesman. His History of England from the Accession of James the Second (1848–61) is regarded as a classic of the Whig interpretation of history

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Another memorable role came two years later when Fricker was cast as the homeless bird lady befriended by Macaulay Culkin's Kevin in Home Alone 2.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

As journalist Macaulay Connor says in “The Philadelphia Story,” “The prettiest sight in this fine pretty world is the privileged class enjoying its privileges.”

From Los Angeles Times May 5, 2026

“I wish I was as cocksure of anything as Tom Macaulay is of everything.”

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 30, 2026

“Home Alone” star Macaulay Culkin has quietly sold his sprawling California estate for $14.25 million—one year after he opened up about his role as a “homebody dad” with longtime partner Brenda Song.

From MarketWatch Mar. 2, 2026

He had also sent his messengers, like Lars Porsena in Macaulay, to all the points of the compass to gather allies.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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