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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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The fact that Vincent Kompany's side have surpassed that tally with four games remaining is testament to their breathtaking quality and relentless mentality.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Stanley espoused an evangelical capitalism that focused on its employees’ personal growth; it recommended salespeople read Dale Carnegie and Norman Vincent Peale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

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

Vincent learns very quickly, absorbing more and more about art every day.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman