Peabody
Americannoun
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Elizabeth Palmer, 1804–94, U.S. educator and reformer: founded the first kindergarten in the U.S.
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Endicott, 1857–1944, U.S. educator.
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George, 1795–1869, U.S. merchant, banker, and philanthropist in England.
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a city in NE Massachusetts.
noun
Example Sentences
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“Ramy,” Hulu One of the strongest assets that Ramy Youssef’s Peabody Award-winning comedy flexes is its distinct flavors of New Jersey vibe.
From Salon ● Jul. 1, 2026
Testament to its accomplished production, “Wishbone” received a Peabody Award as well as four Daytime Emmy Awards.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
These include "Bunker," a massive fossil displayed at the University of Kansas, and "Sophie," which is exhibited at the Yale Peabody Museum.
From Science Daily ● May 23, 2026
It brought back the quote after General Electric took over Wall Street firm Kidder Peabody and an insider remarked, “What we need in here is a good tool-and-die man.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026
Who would want to name their child Peabody?
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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