Shawn
Americannoun
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Ted Edwin M., 1891–1972, U.S. dancer and choreographer (husband of Ruth St. Denis).
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a male given name, form of John.
Example Sentences
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Here to break down the benefits of freezing garlic and share tips on how to do so is Shawn Matijevich, Lead Chef-Instructor, Online Culinary Arts & Food Operations at the Institute of Culinary Education.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
Republican Clay Fuller won the race to fill the seat of recently retired Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, beating out Democrat Shawn Harris, 56% to 44%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, said that that period left him feeling “really heartbroken by everything that occurred.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
Pace is survived by daughters Shawn Pace Mitchell and Julia Pace Mitchell, a grandson, and a son-in-law.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
When Mother heard the rumors, she said now it made sense why Shawn had taken an interest in Sadie.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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