Romney
1 Americannoun
noun
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George, 1734–1802, English painter.
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George, 1907–1995, U.S. businessman and politician: governor of Michigan 1963–69.
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former name of New Romney.
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a male given name.
noun
Etymology
Origin of Romney
Named after a district in southwestern England
Example Sentences
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Mitt Romney has reignited a debate that has followed American politics for years: When does experience become a liability?
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
“At the end of another term, I’d be in my mid-80s,” Sen. Mitt Romney said in announcing his decision not to seek reelection in 2024.
From Slate ● Apr. 24, 2026
David and Jill Kenward, from Greatstone, near New Romney, said they were both diagnosed with tumours on their left kidneys and both had robotic surgery performed by the same surgeon to remove them .
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026
The board includes former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, former Utah senator and onetime GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney and L. Rafael Reif, former president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 10, 2026
It’s easy to understand why Mayor Jerome Cavanaugh called them snipers, and Governor George Romney, too.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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