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Mario

American  
[mahr-ee-oh, mar-, mah-ryaw] / ˈmɑr iˌoʊ, ˈmær-, ˈmɑ ryɔ /

noun

  1. a male given name: from the Roman family name Marius.


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“My hope is she goes through college and just goes a different pathway, different journey,” Mario Thompson said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Although the art form seems inexhaustibly popular—the biggest hit of the year so far is Universal’s “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” with Disney-Pixar’s “Hoppers” not far behind—it remains risk-averse.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Among the candidates rumoured for the role of envoy are both former German chancellor Angela Merkel and ex-Prime Minister of Italy Mario Draghi, but Sybiha wouldn't be drawn on any names.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Sometimes this happens because the studios are trying to capitalize on a moment, like when “The Minecraft Movie” coasted in on the fumes of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.”

From Salon • May 25, 2026

“I would like to buy a cricket cage, if you have any,” said Mario.

From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden

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