Morris
Americannoun
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Esther Hobart McQuigg Slack 1814–1902, U.S. suffragist.
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Gouverneur 1752–1816, U.S. statesman.
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Robert, 1734–1806, U.S. financier and statesman, born in England.
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William, 1834–96, English painter, furniture designer, poet, and socialist writer.
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Wright, 1910–1998, U.S. novelist.
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a male given name, form of Maurice.
noun
Example Sentences
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Artists influenced by the LP’s diverse genres and theatrical mood include Prince, Morris Day and the Time and, more recently, Thee Marloes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
"His huge achievement was to make serious painting look effortless," art historian Richard Morris said on X.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
“The problem that Charles Foster Kane is having is not because of a bad marriage choice,” Morris said.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Acts like Bebe Rexha, Paris Hilton, Kim Petras and Marren Morris were lined up to test out the new format next week, as a part of the Girls Night Live concert series.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
We all sat silent awhile and all at once Mr. Morris spoke:—
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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