Cornelius
Americannoun
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Saint, died a.d. 253, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 251–253.
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Peter von 1783–1867, German painter.
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a male given name: from a Roman family name.
Example Sentences
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Established missiles like the Sidewinder are highly effective, but were designed to destroy jet fighters and other expensive targets, said Cornelius.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Many of these women are also mothers, Cornelius Smith noted, and their campaigns balance the identities commander and caregiver.
From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026
His final fight came in 1994, when he lost the British title to Cornelius Carr.
From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025
Cornelius Vanderbilt, glimpsed briefly on his way to visit Constance, disappears, presumably to resurface in the concluding three episodes; and by “concluding” I mean whatever brings us to the cliffhanger I assume is coming.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025
When Cornelius Fudge, the Minister of Magic himself, arrived, Percy bowed so low that his glasses fell off and shattered.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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