Tobey

American

[toh-bee] / ˈtoʊ bi /

noun

Mark, 1890–1976, U.S. painter.

Tobey British

/ ˈtəʊbɪ /

noun

Mark. 1890–1976, US painter. Influenced by Chinese calligraphy, he devised a style of improvisatory abstract painting called "white writing"

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"Spider-Man" -- the ninth live-action film featuring the hero, previously played by Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield -- earned an additional $573 million abroad, according to industry tracker Exhibitor Relations.

From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026

That film also reunited all three Spider-Men — Holland, Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield — in one time-bending, multiverse storyline, a move “Spider-Man” producer Amy Pascal described as 20 years in the making.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026

Mooney added: "We have worked hard to get to this point, I'd be really proud of Tobey."

From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026

Also testifying was actor Tobey Maguire, another avid poker player who enlisted Goldstein’s help in recovering a gambling debt from a billionaire.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 25, 2026

The next month, Helen began playing bridge with Joyce Genovese and Amy Halloran and Tobey Long down the block.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

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