Maria
1 Americannoun
noun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Maria
Shortening of Santa Maria ( def. ).
Vocabulary lists containing maria
Space Science (Astronomy) - Middle School
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The Moon - Middle School
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Example Sentences
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Trump gave this pitch to “Sunday Morning Futures” host Maria Bartiromo, during a call into that Fox News program.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
Incumbent Jose Maria Balcazar, interim president for less than two months, is barred from running.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
France's far-right presidential hopeful Jordan Bardella is in a relationship with Italian socialite Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, according to celebrity magazine Paris Match.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Santa Maria St. Joseph took an early 3-0 lead and hung on to defeat Los Altos 4-2 for the Silver Bracket title.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
Four hours later Sara Maria Martinez was released from custody into the care of a man claiming to be Gerald Anderson, attorney-at-law.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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