Rivera

American  

[ri-vair-uh, ree-ve-rah] / rɪˈvɛər ə, riˈvɛ rɑ /

noun

1. Diego 1886–1957, Mexican painter.

2. José Eustasio 1889–1928, Colombian poet and novelist.

3. (José) Fructuoso 1790?–1854, Uruguayan revolutionary and political leader: president of Uruguay 1830–34, 1839–42.

4. Miguel Primo de Primo de Rivera, Miguel.

5. a city in N Uruguay.

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Rivera British  

/ riˈβera /

noun

1. Diego (ˈdjeɣo). 1886–1957, Mexican painter, noted for his monumental murals in public buildings, which are influenced by Aztec art and depict revolutionary themes

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Rivera

The writer was at the Yankees’ spring-training facility in 1993 when the team’s manager, Buck Showalter, pointed out a “skinny young pitcher working out at shortstop” named Mariano Rivera.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

The Diego Rivera mural, that one was really amazing — and just the history here, having it be in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

Diego Rivera protege’s paintings journey from dumpster to museum.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

Dowson dropped a request into the squad's group chat, asking if the squad could borrow the private jet Hearn had laid on for Pollock to visit him on the French Rivera.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

Rivera was, while my mom and dad and I stayed put, waiting for word.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez