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Coleman

American  
[kohl-muhn] / ˈkoʊl mən /

noun

  1. Cy Seymour Kaufman, 1929–2004, U.S. theatrical composer and jazz pianist.

  2. Ornette 1930–2015, U.S. jazz saxophonist and composer.

  3. a male given name.


Coleman British  
/ ˈkəʊlmən /

noun

  1. Ornette (ɔːˈnɛt). born 1930, US avant-garde jazz alto saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist

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“Philanthropy can only solve certain kinds of problems,” Coleman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Mitch Coleman, an accountant in Ohio, wrote that in his state there is a $200 a year surcharge on EVs, levied because the vehicles don’t pay a tax on gasoline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

"He's the best Welsh midfielder ever," says Chris Coleman, manager when Wales reached the Euro 2016 semi-finals, with Ramsey included in Uefa's team of the tournament.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

As Joshua Coleman, author of “Rules of Estrangement: Why Adult Children Cut Ties and How to Heal the Conflict,” suggests, it’s important to explore what’s really driving their concerns.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

One day, months after the play was over, Jimmie asked, “Katherine Coleman, might I come calling on you this Sunday after church?”

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson