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Marilyn

American  
[mar-uh-lin] / ˈmær ə lɪn /
Or Marilynne

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Mary.


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Marilyn White speaks of Maurice with great affection while eventually admitting that his philandering ended their relationship.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

An auction with an array of memorabilia from Marilyn Monroe's estate and friends has already brought in thousands of dollars in bids on the 100th anniversary of her birth.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Hundreds of Marilyn Monroe’s show up for her birthday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Art and artist, creation and creator, Marilyn Monroe left behind a now-century-old mystery we’re still trying to unravel.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

In 1995, I met Dr. Marilyn Harran, a professor and the founding director of the Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education at Chapman University in Orange, California.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson

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