Luke
Americannoun
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an early Christian disciple and companion of Paul, a physician and probably a gentile: traditionally believed to be the author of the third Gospel and the Acts.
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the third Gospel.
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a male given name: from the Greek word meaning “man of Lucania.”
noun
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a fellow worker of Paul and a physician (Colossians 4:14). Feast day: Oct 18
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the third Gospel, traditionally ascribed to Luke
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Luke Pollard, U.K. minister for defense readiness and industry, had a question for the gathered executives.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Luke Payne threw 3⅔ innings of scoreless relief.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
But when it's Luke, obviously it becomes bigger.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Wayne Rooney and Luke Littler both know what it is like to be thrust into the limelight at a young age.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Luke pushes his chair back from the long table at Toscana’s.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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