Octavia
Americannoun
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died 11 b.c., sister of Roman emperor Augustus and wife of Marc Anthony.
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a.d. c42–62, Roman empress, wife of Nero.
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a female given name.
noun
Example Sentences
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So did “House of the Dragon”! OK, to be honest, I found those less exciting than the magnificent pairing of Hannah Waddingham with Octavia Spencer in Prime Video’s “Ride or Die.”
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026
“Ride or Die” on Prime Video stars Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer in a gal-pal road-movie action comedy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham star in a funny, refreshing series about best friends who face a bump in their relationship when one discovers that the other is a professional assassin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
It still sounds generic, but has good actors in Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
When the elevator doors open, Venia, Flavius, and Octavia engulf me, talking so quickly and ecstatically I can't make out their words.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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