Shawn
Americannoun
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Ted Edwin M., 1891–1972, U.S. dancer and choreographer (husband of Ruth St. Denis).
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a male given name, form of John.
Example Sentences
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Here to break down the benefits of freezing garlic and share tips on how to do so is Shawn Matijevich, Lead Chef-Instructor, Online Culinary Arts & Food Operations at the Institute of Culinary Education.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
It was empty when I moved here before this guy Shawn Farr bought it and turned it into Casa Vertigo.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Shawn: We had golf carts because the place was so spread out.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, said that that period left him feeling “really heartbroken by everything that occurred.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
Shawn bent unsteadily and lifted a piece of heavy iron, then heaved it toward the Shear.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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