Thornton
Americannoun
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William, 1759–1828, U.S. architect, born in the British Virgin Islands.
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a town in NE Colorado.
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a male given name.
Example Sentences
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Thornton Wilder has written characters that we all know, like the person delivering the milk, the two mums talking over the garden wall.
From BBC
But Billy Bob Thornton has given some great speeches in the show about the energy industry and how important it is.
From Barron's
But Billy Bob Thornton has given some great speeches in the show about the energy industry and how important it is.
From Barron's
Pop culture commentator Blakely Thornton has been following method dressing closely, posting frequently on press tour fashions.
From Los Angeles Times
Appeared in the December 6, 2025, print edition as 'Billy Bob Thornton’s Rants Are Red Meat for ‘Landman’ Fans'.
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