Anthony
Americannoun
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Saint, a.d. 251?–356?, Egyptian hermit: founder of Christian monasticism.
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Susan Brownell 1820–1906, U.S. reformer and suffragist.
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a first name: from Latin Antonius, a family name.
noun
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Welsh leader Anthony Slaughter told the BBC that he "won't shy away" from independence but believes the issue is "not front and centre of this campaign".
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
“From a headline perspective, the Middle East is going to continue to be a hot-buttoned issued,” said Anthony Saglimbene, chief market strategist at Ameriprise.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026
There have been successes with audiences in Australia and South Africa, and a recent, heartening moment with the career revival of Anthony Kim, but the U.S. embrace has been tepid at best.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Corona 9, Corona Centennial 3: Anthony Murphy hit two home runs and Tyler Ebel added another home run for Corona.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Woodhull had made her announcement, but Anthony had also made her point: She was still in charge.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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