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Theodora

American  
[thee-uh-dawr-uh, -dohr-uh] / ˌθi əˈdɔr ə, -ˈdoʊr ə /

noun

  1. a.d. 508–548, Byzantine empress: consort of Justinian I.

  2. a female given name: derived from Theodore.


Theodora British  
/ ˌθɪəˈdɔːrə /

noun

  1. ?500–548 ad , Byzantine empress; wife and counsellor of Justinian I

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At his restaurant Theodora, he wants food to create a sense of place strong enough to transport diners without leaving the table.

From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2026

It was recorded almost by accident at the end of a session with French-Congolese star Theodora on a hot and sticky February night in LA.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

Other invitees include a flighty young woman named Theodora and the homeowner’s nephew Luke; they join the scheming Montague and the home’s caretakers, Mr. and Mrs. Dudley.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026

“What you see here is a classic double standard,” Theodora said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 2025

Theodora laughed and gave Luke that quick, understanding glance she had earlier given Eleanor.

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson

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