Malcolm
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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The outrageous antics revolving around the experiences of fretful teen prodigy Malcolm were always anchored by his family’s tight bond.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
As Malcolm, Muniz, who mostly gave up acting for professional race car driving, seems, for all his new-found calm, on the edge of exploding.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
In the early 2000s, television viewers first discovered "Malcolm in the Middle," the hilarious tale of a teenager trying to survive the antics of his dysfunctional family.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
Olivia Munn is at home with her son, Malcolm, 4, who can be heard in the background of our call announcing that dinosaurs are allergic to lasers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
Every Christmas, Dad/Father Anthony used to make her and Malcolm buy a present for a poor child, and Gina always said stuff like, I don't need anything from anyone.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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