first name
Example Sentences
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He asked that only his first name be used because of sensitivities around security issues in the kingdom.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
The plaintiff at the heart of the case was only known by her first name Kaley, and after nine days of deliberation, the jurors agreed with her on all counts.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
In addition, actor Colman Domingo’s first name was misspelled as Coleman in two instances.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026
Omer, a resident of the area of only gave his first name, said "we heard like a streak of booms... it was not just one, it was a splitting missile".
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
Principal Jenkins seems a little irked at being called by his first name, but he doesn’t say anything.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
