Vincent

American  

[vin-suhnt] / ˈvɪn sənt /

noun

1. Saint, died a.d. 304, Spanish martyr: patron saint of winegrowers.

2. a male given name: from a Latin word meaning “conquering.”

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Example Sentences

One particularly loud voice among the ministers was the Rev. Norman Vincent Peale, a popular and influential pastor and author.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

"This is the first time anyone has been able to observe a stable carbene in water," said Vincent Lavallo, a professor of chemistry at UC Riverside and corresponding author of the paper.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

Father Illah Vincent Iko, CAN coordinator for Shanga area in Kebbi, said there were at least 1,900 people displaced by the attacks.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

However, the deal’s success hinges on winning support from French billionaire Vincent Bollore— who owns 18.5% of UMG and has further exposure through Vivendi— and China’s Tencent, which holds an 11.4% stake, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Worsley, Vincent, Crean, and McCarthy took turns at their two oars, pulling the boat forward and trying to get into the long fjord.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong