Thelma
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The title comes from a pivotal line in the 1991 film “Thelma & Louise,” marking the turning point for Geena Davis’ character Thelma, fully committing to her ultimately fatal adventure with Susan Sarandon’s Louise.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
Cannes Festival organisers drew criticism from some activists this year for using the movie "Thelma and Louise" on its official poster.
From Barron's ● May 22, 2026
The crash is a little too suggestive of what happened to Thelma, and, for that matter, Louise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
He now lives in mid-Wales with his wife Thelma.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2025
Thelma looked at her quizzically but recognized the urgency in Stella’s request and agreed.
From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
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