Tobey
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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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
After it licensed the Spider-Man film and live-action TV rights from then-struggling comic book publisher Marvel, Sony launched the modern superhero movie era with a blockbuster 2002 adaptation starring Tobey Maguire.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Top items being sold include the Spider-Man suit worn by Tobey Maguire in the 2002 superhero film and the Batsuit worn by Michael Keaton in 1989's Batman.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2025
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 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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