twenty-five
Americannoun
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a cardinal number, 20 plus 5.
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a symbol for this number, as 25 or XXV.
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a set of this many persons or things.
adjective
Example Sentences
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In his book “Changing Fortunes,” former Fed Chairman Paul Volcker wrote that “the performance of the world economy in the first twenty-five years after Bretton Woods was exceptional.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026
Maybe there’s fear over Mr. Coogler’s deal to retain rights to HIS movie after twenty-five years.
From Salon • Apr. 28, 2025
One thing I can say with certainty: over twenty-five years I've seen different Putins.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2024
“At this moment of transition, the Board of Directors remains committed to the mission that has guided the organization since its founding twenty-five years ago,” he wrote.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2024
Fifty divided by two is twenty-five, I think.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
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