Melissa
Americannoun
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Classical Mythology. the sister of Amalthea who nourished the infant Zeus with honey.
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Also Melissie, Melissy a female given name.
Example Sentences
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Not only is Marvell large, but it has also maintained an average market capitalization north of $50 billion over the past year, Stephens analyst Melissa Roberts told MarketWatch earlier this week.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
The east of the island is still recovering from Hurricane Melissa, which caused major destruction in October last year.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Melissa Krider thought she’d won the golden ticket when she discovered she’d been selected in the Great Smoky Mountains lottery.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed in the June 2025 attacks, prompting legislators all over the country to reexamine privacy laws for elected officials and political figures at large.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Dad and Aunt Melissa launch into a lively discussion about salmon spawning, and then they’re recounting some story about a lake they visited when they were kids.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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