Maria
1 Americannoun
noun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Maria
Shortening of Santa Maria ( def. ).
Vocabulary lists containing maria
Space Science (Astronomy) - Middle School
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The Moon - Middle School
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Example Sentences
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“They didn’t tell us where we were going; they just told us not to wear skirts, and nobody understood why we couldn’t wear skirts,” recalls Maria Fe Sambuceti Soto, a sales professional at Urbiotica.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Incumbent president Jose Maria Balcazar, in office for less than two months, was barred from running.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
But Maria Nichols unseated Paiz by recognizing deep discontent among administrators.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Sen. Maria Cantwell submitted a letter to the chief of staff for the U.S.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
“Well, I’m a big fan of you and what you and Patience have accomplished today,” Maria said.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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