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Sylvester

American  
[sil-ves-ter] / sɪlˈvɛs tər /

noun

  1. a male given name.


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One of them, Rep. Sylvester Turner of Texas, was himself a replacement for another Democrat who had died in office the previous year.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

“We know consumers are increasingly prioritizing healthier lifestyles, and we’re moving quickly to evolve our offerings to meet their needs,” said Cara Sylvester, Target’s chief merchandising officer, in the release.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

In the trauma and emotion of that time, Sylvester proposed and the couple were married in a Nashville park.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Hannity said he signed on because he enjoyed doing a long-form interview program for the subscription streaming service Fox Nation, which included lengthy chats with Sylvester Stallone and Stephen A. Smith.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

But even if she found a phone, Mrs. Sylvester wouldn’t be there.

From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo

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