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Silas

American  
[sahy-luhs] / ˈsaɪ ləs /

noun

  1. a male given name.


Example Sentences

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“He told us the game pressure is going to end up on them,” said Silas Demary Jr., who forced the decisive steal.

From The Wall Street Journal

I look at the photograph for Silas DuBois in confusion.

From Literature

For Fiennes, this “bromance” is the heart of the story alongside the familial dynamic between Sherlock and Silas.

From Los Angeles Times

One of those characters is Silas, Sherlock’s adventuring father who doesn’t appear until the end of Episode 4.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’d love to put it down to acting, but that’s definitely my relationship with Joe seeping through. It’s good because Silas has been absent in Sherlock’s life for a while, and Sherlock wants to please and impress him too.”

From Los Angeles Times