Marianne

American

[mair-ee-an, mar-] / ˌmɛər iˈæn, ˌmær- /

noun

the French Republic, personified as a woman.
a female given name.

Marianne British

/ marjan /

noun

a female figure personifying the French republic after the Revolution (1789)

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At the same time, the bank’s competitors are looking for their edge, said Marianne Lake, chief executive of consumer and community banking.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

Marianne Lagrue, a policy manager at Coram Children's Legal Centre, said existing approaches to internal suspensions and removing pupils from classrooms varied.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

Malibu Mayor Marianne Riggins said the city has simplified the process, such as by establishing a rebuild center for victims.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

"Her films, her voice, her dazzling glory, her initials, her sorrows, her generous passion for animals, her face that became Marianne, Brigitte Bardot embodied a life of freedom," he said.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

But she was sickly before she died, so Charles and Catherine were raised and taught by the older girls: Marianne, Caroline, and Susan.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

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