Silas
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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His daughter, though, was a voracious reader, becoming a champion of Appalachian authors like Adriana Trigiani, Lee Smith and Silas House, and seeing literacy and education as its own kind of salvation.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
“The Rise of Silas Lapham,” about an honest but unworldly self-made entrepreneur among Boston nabobs, dwells in the nuances of etiquette and morals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
Frenchmen Silas Despréaux and Damien Guerot will also receive bravery awards after they armed themselves with metal bollards and tried to stop Cauchi.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026
Silas gave Mainz the lead early in the second half.
From Barron's ● Jan. 31, 2026
But first, Mom had to find a caretaker in Belize who could move into the house with Grandpa Silas to take care of him while Grandma was away.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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