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Sheryl

American  
[sher-uhl] / ˈʃɛr əl /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Shirley.


Example Sentences

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“Finance ministers need to know they are leaving GDP growth on the table,” said Sheryl Sandberg, the former chief operating officer of Meta Platforms, who is an advocate and donor committed to ending child marriage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Sheryl Lee Ralph stars in best comedy series nominee Abbott Elementary.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

“It was truly my home away from home,” says John Shanks, who produced hit records by Sheryl Crow, Miley Cyrus and Ashlee Simpson, among many others, at Henson.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026

The sold Montecito home was custom built for Lowe and his wife, Sheryl Lowe, on a 3.4-acre parcel of land that later became known as “Oakview Estate.”

From MarketWatch • Nov. 24, 2025

I just want to get Sheryl to the doctor.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio