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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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Sim adds that the cosmic film is a "gorgeously animated love letter to Mario fans".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Chris Pratt and Charlie Day once again voice Mario and Luigi in this wearyingly frenetic exercise in big-screen fan service.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

What’s Next: Handler expects Super Mario Galaxy to surpass $500 million in North America and break $1 billion globally.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The most famous plumber in the world returns to cinemas this week with a sequel to the mega-successful Super Mario Brothers Movie.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

And Mario knew it would be all right.

From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden

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