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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"These are the three platforms leading the charge in quantum computing, so it's a nice benchmark and comparison for the quantum community," added Monroe.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

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

He also shot portraits of Hollywood darlings like Marilyn Monroe and Lucille Ball, plus action shots of musical legends Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix and Michael Jackson, to name a few.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

"We worked hard at it, and in the end, I threw it away because what was coming through Dakota playing Marilyn Monroe was so much more moving, human, alive."

From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026

"You know, dear,” Mr. Monroe said, "that was very clever. Bunnicula. I could never have thought of a name like that.”

From "Bunnicula" by Deborah Howe and James Howe

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