Montez

American

[mon-tez, mon-tez] / ˈmɒn tɛz, mɒnˈtɛz /

noun

Lola Marie Dolores Eliza Rosanna Gilbert, 1818?–61, British dancer, born in Ireland: gained notoriety as mistress of Franz Liszt, Alexandre Dumas père, and Louis I of Bavaria (1786–1868).

Montez British

/ mɒnˈtɛz /

noun

Lola (ˈləʊlə), original name Marie Gilbert . 1818–61, Irish dancer; mistress of Louis I of Bavaria (1786–1868; reigned 1825–48)

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Such a response is called "collective effervescence," said Jeffrey Montez de Oca, a sociology professor at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs.

From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026

Ethan Montez threw five innings of relief pitching.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2025

The Commanders had their moments defensively this season, mostly before trading pass rushers Chase Young and Montez Sweat.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 24, 2023

Even though Washington traded away two star defenders Chase Young and Montez Sweat on deadline day, they picked off Mac Jones in the final seconds of a 20-17 win over the struggling New England Patriots.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2023

But she was the only family Montez had.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older

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