Vivian
Americannoun
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Arthurian Legend. Also Vivien an enchantress, the mistress of Merlin: known as the Lady of the Lake.
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Also Vivien, Vivienne a male or female given name: from a Latin word meaning “alive.”
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Example Sentences
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“Consumers are entering this period of geopolitical stress from a relatively solid position,” said Vivian Chen, financial market economist at Nationwide.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
Prodigious is an understatement for the display, which was curated by the museum’s Massimiliano Gioni, Gary Carrion-Murayari, Vivian Crockett and Madeline Weisburg with Calvin Wang.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Vivian was born in Holland and moved to London four years ago to pursue musical theatre.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Meanwhile, Vivian Salama at the Atlantic reported that the administration is so excited about their military “victories” that Cuba is next on the list.
From Salon • Mar. 3, 2026
“My mother played opera on the phonograph for me,” Vivian replied.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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