Parker
Americannoun
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Charles Christopher, Jr. Bird, 1920–55, U.S. jazz saxophonist and composer.
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Dorothy (Rothschild), 1893–1967, U.S. author.
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Sir Gilbert, 1862–1932, Canadian novelist and politician in England.
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Horatio William, 1863–1919, U.S. composer, organist, and teacher.
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John, 1729–75, American Revolutionary patriot.
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Matthew, 1504–75, English theologian.
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Quanah. Quanah.
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Theodore, 1810–60, U.S. preacher, theologian, and reformer.
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a male given name.
noun
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Sir Alan ( William ). born 1944, British film director and screenwriter; his films include Bugsy Malone (1976), Midnight Express (1978), Mississippi Burning (1988), The Commitments (1991), and Angela's Ashes (2000); chairman of the British Film Institute (1998–99) and of the Film Council (1999–2004)
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Charlie. nickname Bird or Yardbird. 1920–55, US jazz alto saxophonist and composer; the leading exponent of early bop
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Dorothy ( Rothschild ). 1893–1967, US writer, noted esp for the ironical humour of her short stories
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Matthew. 1504–75, English prelate. As archbishop of Canterbury (1559–75), he supervised Elizabeth I's religious settlement
Example Sentences
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Any comic book fan knows that Spider-Man's secret identity is Peter Parker, a science nerd who gained superhero powers after being bitten by a radioactive spider.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Richard Parker, the Labour mayor for the West Midlands, described the plans as "phenomenal", adding: "It really is a sea change, it's monumental."
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
He’s typically portrayed as a socially awkward young man named Peter Parker with romantic, financial and family problems.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
But the live-action films about Peter Parker remain most popular.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
“When you two fight, it’s like Captain America versus Iron Man, and my ass is Peter Parker, in awe of both of you,” he said.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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