St. Thomas
Americannoun
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an island in the Virgin Islands of the U.S., in the E West Indies. 32 sq. mi. (83 sq. km).
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a city in SE Ontario, in S Canada.
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former name of Charlotte Amalie.
Example Sentences
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"St. Thomas," which appeared on "Saxophone Colossus" and became his best-known song, incorporated Caribbean calypso that he had heard as a child.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
The collaboration also included researchers from Tulane University, the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research, the University of St. Thomas, and scientific partners in France.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
Epstein and visitors were shuttled on helicopters from the St. Thomas airport to the landing site.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025
Maggie St. Thomas had an unusual childhood that led to a lifetime of documenting rare moments in punk rock history.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025
The laundry Mama took in included that of a White Episcopal priest, Reverend Eder, the priest in charge at St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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