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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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

But I’d wager that it’s the Marvel machine’s reluctance to make films that, as Tobey Maguire said, are made the right way.

From Salon • Jul. 25, 2025

The movie ended with Parker accidentally breaking open the multiverse and allowing two previous Spider-Men, played by Tobey MaGuire and Andrew Garfield, to return, with all three existing at the same time.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2025

In this way, Tobey answers his own question: The grift happens when we don’t pay attention to what we’re destroying for the sake of a dollar.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2025

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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