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Winfrey

American  
[win-free] / ˈwɪn fri /

noun

  1. Oprah born 1954, U.S. television talk-show host and producer and actress.


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Ranking high on our lists for the greatest women and minority businesspeople were Oprah Winfrey, Mary Kay Ash and Madame C.J.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Like so many questionable figures Americans came to trust in the 2000s, Dr. Oz got his start as a frequent guest on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Winfrey has said the Cox unit may grow video subscribers once its customers can access Charter’s offers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Olsen: That year you were up against Oprah Winfrey and Margaret Avery for “The Color Purple,” Meg Tilly for “Agnes of God,” and Anjelica Huston, who won for “Prizzi’s Honor.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

We'd arrive to an empty house, and I'd make him a snack and force him to watch Days of Our Lives or The Oprah Winfrey Show with me.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi