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Sylvester

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

noun

  1. a male given name.


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In January, Menefee won a special election to finish the term of Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died in March 2025.

From Salon Jun. 7, 2026

“Too often, we’re cluttered, out of stock, or even transactional,” Cara Sylvester, Target’s chief merchandising officer said at the investor meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal May 19, 2026

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," Cara Sylvester, Target's chief merchandising officer, said in a statement.

From BBC Feb. 27, 2026

Mrs. Sylvester had always said that swans were terribly moody creatures.

From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo

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