Monroe

American  

[muhn-roh] / mənˈroʊ /

noun

1. Harriet, 1861?–1936, U.S. editor and poet.

2. James, 1758–1831, 5th president of the U.S. 1817–25.

3. Marilyn Norma Jean Baker or Mortenson, 1926–62, U.S. film actress.

4. William Smith BillThe Father of Bluegrass, 1911–96, U.S. musician, singer, and songwriter.

5. a city in N Louisiana.

6. a city in SE Michigan, on Lake Erie.

7. a town in SW Connecticut.

8. a city in S North Carolina.

9. a town in S Wisconsin.

10. Fort. Fort Monroe.

11. a male given name.

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Monroe British  

/ mənˈrəʊ /

noun

1. James. 1758–1831, US statesman; fifth president of the US (1817–25). He promulgated the Monroe Doctrine (1823)

2. Marilyn, born Norma Jeane Mortenson. later Norma Jeane Baker , sometimes spelled Norma Jean , 1926–62, US film actress. Her films include Niagara (1952), Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), and Some Like It Hot (1959)

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From old Hollywood's Marilyn Monroe to adorning singer Sabrina Carpenter in a pearly dress reminiscent of the 90s, Mackie's ensembles felt new and exciting – even when they recalled a bygone age.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

One of Mackie's early assignments saw him sketch the dress that Marilyn Monroe wore when she delivered her breathy rendition of "Happy Birthday Mr President" to John F Kennedy in 1962.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

"They were... training it off of Marilyn Monroe films that we had licensed. And I went for it," said the director.

From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026

At the time, Stewart told Complex that Monroe contracted meningitis while filming in Las Vegas.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

Bernard and I continued to track leads and interview people who had insights to share about life in Monroe County.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson