Theresa
Americannoun
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Also called Theresa of Avila. Saint. Also 1515–82, Spanish Carmelite nun, mystic, and writer.
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a female given name.
noun
Example Sentences
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Despite the incident, Philippine Foreign Minister Theresa Lazaro told a closing press conference she believed both sides were focused on concluding the long-gestating agreement by years' end.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Theresa Brown came to medicine by an unlikely route, earning a doctorate in English before training as an oncology nurse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
For roughly two decades, Theresa Robertson managed her husband’s care while pursuing a career in telecommunications, and she found that there weren’t many tools available to help her.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
The renovation of the men's loos outside Theresa May's office into a more pleasant waiting area for her guests had only just been finished when her time was up.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
Theresa motions for us to step away from Natalie.
From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko
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