Marcia

[ mahr-shuh ]

/ ˈmɑr ʃə /

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noun

a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “warlike.”

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Words nearby Marcia

marchland, march-order, marchpane, march-past, march to a different beat, Marcia, Marcian, Marciano, Marcie, Marcion, Marcionism

How to use Marcia in a sentence

His wife of 32 years, Marcia, agreed, with one steadfast caveat—only if they trekked the entire Pacific Crest Trail together.
The Retirees Who Hiked Out of Suburbia and into the Long-Trail Record Books|awise|February 15, 2022|Outside Online
As Logan learned earlier this season with Marcia, humiliate your spouse, and you will suffer the consequences.
Where Succession Can Go From Here After the Season 3 Finale|Andrew R. Chow|December 13, 2021|Time
Though Fudge hasn’t issued a formal endorsement, a Brown campaign ad features none other than Fudge’s mother saying “Shontel Brown is Marcia’s protegee” and “we’re voting for Shontel Brown.”
Everything You Need To Know About Ohio’s Two Special Primary Elections|Nathaniel Rakich (nathaniel.rakich@fivethirtyeight.com)|August 3, 2021|FiveThirtyEight
But some pretty conservative legislators voted yes (Marco Rubio and David Vitter in the Senate, Marcia Blackburn in the House).
America United on Syria, for Now|Michael Tomasky|September 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST

How great would it be if Michaela Watkins or Marcia Gay Harden was nominated for the canceled Trophy Wife?
Emmys 2014: Who Will and Who Should Be Nominated|Kevin Fallon|July 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The character was retired when voice actress Marcia Wallace died.
‘Family Guy’ Killed Off Brian Last Night. It Was the Right Move.|Kevin Fallon|November 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The show really jumps back and forth through time this season, flashing back to the arbitration scenes with Marcia Gay Harden.
Jeff Daniels on the Most Explosive Episode of ‘The Newsroom’ Yet|Marlow Stern|August 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I suspect that this is Big Pharma critic Marcia Angell's mental model.
Searching for Miracles|Megan McArdle|December 10, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Helen on her part looked up to Aunt Marcia with deep admiration, and meant to be just like her when she was grown.
The Story of the Big Front Door|Mary Finley Leonard
"Louise, you should never promise to visit people till you know something about them," said Aunt Marcia reprovingly.
The Story of the Big Front Door|Mary Finley Leonard
I am going in directly, I am, indeed, Aunt Marcia; but please don't make the boys get up till they are sure it is quite dead.
The Story of the Big Front Door|Mary Finley Leonard
Aunt Marcia said it was a great compliment to such a little girl, and that she must wear her white silk dress.
The Story of the Big Front Door|Mary Finley Leonard
Miss Marcia is a good woman and kind-hearted, but she ain't any gift at managin' children, and that's the truth.
The Story of the Big Front Door|Mary Finley Leonard