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Naomi

[ ney-oh-mee, -mahy, ney-oh-mahy, -mee ]

noun

  1. the mother-in-law of Ruth and the great-grandmother of David. Ruth 1.
  2. a female given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “pleasant.”


Naomi

/ ˈneɪəmɪ /

noun

  1. Old Testament the mother-in-law of Ruth (Ruth 1:2) Douay spellingNoemi


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Example Sentences

The outcome of Naomi withdrawing from Roland-Garros is unfortunate.

We wish her the best and quickest possible recovery, and we look forward to having Naomi at our Tournament next year.

He notes, with pride, that his daughter Naomi is publishing her first novel shortly after his.

From Time

I know I’ve talked to Naomi, I also know Heidi Klum a little bit, and both have talked to me over the years a little bit about some of the pressures they felt.

From Ozy

It’s interesting with Naomi because we’ve been so close over the years.

From Ozy

The recent book by June Carbone and Naomi Cahn, Marriage Markets, suggests that I was on the wrong track.

But for true diva status, you need to hurl a phone at an assistant (Naomi Campbell).

[Director] Naomi Foner is the one that told me that Gertrude Stein quote.

Naomi Foner has an impressive set of Hollywood accomplishments.

Naomi Campbell won TV personality of the year and Paloma Faith scooped the solo artist prize.

W'y, Naomi doesn't earn enough in a year to pay for it, I'd have you to know.'

An' if you want Naomi the night, keep 'er, so long as we know.

And I shall take Naomi with me, and let her have a holiday for the rest of the day,' she announced.

Naomi had nothing to do with it; she's too fond of Miss Sarah,' said Nancy.

Sarah coloured violently, and Naomi wondered what made her do so.

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