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Cecily

American  
[ses-uh-lee] / ˈsɛs ə li /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Cecilia.


Example Sentences

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The first event to be staged will be a gig by the stand ups Lou Sanders and Cecily Hitchcock.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025

The cold open took off when Cecily Strong showed up as Pirro, armed with a wine holder she called a “Cozy for my Merlotzy.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2025

Elayne Boosler, Wanda Sykes, Cecily Strong and Michelle Wolf round out the comedians in that group.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2025

“Brooklyn Laundry,” whose cast includes Cecily Strong and David Zayas, is also part of an unofficial triptych of Shanley plays this season.

From New York Times • Feb. 26, 2024

Cecily was a clever, round-cheeked girl with wildly curly hair that she kept in two thick braids.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood