Theron

British

/ θəˈrʃɒn /

noun

Charlize (ˈʃɑːlɪːz) born 1975, South African film actress; her films include The Cider House Rules (1999) and Monster (2003), which earned her an Academy Award

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Example Sentences

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It’s hard not to wonder, though; Ms. Theron is moodily terrific, but Sasha is often distracted by her pursuers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The 30-year-old, bidding to add to her two Olympic gold medals, cited a quote from Nelson Mandela, which had been used by South Africa-born Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron during the opening ceremony on Friday.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

How the popular YouTube talk show became an established stop on the Hollywood promo tour — with a little help from Charlize Theron.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2025

Women like Charlize Theron, who recently announced, “I’m not missing a relationship. I’m not missing the partnership that I think people think you miss when you’re me.”

From Salon • Jul. 13, 2025

Theron was a sour fellow who did not like to deal with prisoners face to face.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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