Hugh
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Hugh
Variant of Hughes ( def. )
Example Sentences
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“The Death of Robin Hood,” released by A24, stars Hugh Jackman as Robin Hood, an outlaw who has no qualms about his crimes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
His passion project is a new telling of an ancient tale starring Hugh Jackman.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
Hugh Jackman plays Robin Hood in his final days, a loose retelling of a 500-year-old ballad, and seems to have ancient dirt creased into his wrinkles.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
Borrowing Gandalf’s hair and beard, Hugh Jackman plays the role as a worn-down elder equally given to ruthlessness and regret, setting the tone for a strange thematic mix.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
They settled instead on Hugh van Vliet’s place because it had a snooker table.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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