Magdalene
Americannoun
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the. Mary Magdalene.
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(lowercase) a reformed prostitute.
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Also Magdalen a female given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “woman of Magdala.”
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The penitent Magdalene was a popular subject in Artemisia’s day, and several versions of the painting exist.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
I wasn’t offered the part of Mary Magdalene, which I wanted, but of Pontius Pilate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Earlier, the King led the Royals in celebrating the high point of the festive season with a service of Christmas carols and prayers at St Mary Magdalene Church on Charles's private Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025
The drama that occurs when Erivo’s Jesus and Soo’s Mary Magdalene interact should provide the model for all the cast members to lay bare their messy human conflicts.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2025
Magdalene called Lena, hearing her shouts, ran down the stairs and into the kitchen.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
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