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

“Whoever controls the prisons controls the streets,” said Renato Rivera, an analyst at the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2026

“He has not spoken with or coordinated with the Mayor or her campaign about any communications being made by Unidos Con Karen Bass,” said Kaufman, referring to Rivera, in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

Rivera died in 2020 at the age of 33 in an accidental drowning.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

Speaking to Bustle recently, another star of the show, Chris Colfer, admitted that any such reboot would be difficult following the death of Naya Rivera, who played Glee club favourite Santana Lopez.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

I’d decided that Mom and Principal Rivera would probably be best friends if they ever met.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez

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