Used in a Sentence

cynthia

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for cynthia.

Editorial note

Design & development by Alison Humphrey, Cynthia Miall, Claudio Calvelli and (whenever I got in before lunchtime) me.

Examples13
Definitions3
Parts of speech1

Quick take

A female given name from Ancient Greek.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of cynthia gathered in one view.

noun

A female given name from Ancient Greek.

noun

Artemis (Greek goddess).

noun

(literary) The Moon.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for cynthia.

noun

A female given name from Ancient Greek.

noun

Artemis (Greek goddess).

noun

(literary) The Moon.

Example sentences

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Design & development by Alison Humphrey, Cynthia Miall, Claudio Calvelli and (whenever I got in before lunchtime) me.

2

Biochemist Cynthia Kenyon [now with Google’s Calico effort] has found a simple genetic mutation that can double the lifespan of a simple worm, C.

3

I'm sure stuff like this is why Cynthia McKinney just said to hell with it all...

4

Or for something online, take a look at Cynthia Brewer’s work.

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I'd say he's in good company along with Aubrey de Grey, Google, Cynthia Kenyon, Craig Ventor, Genentech, Apple and a few others...

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From a speech Cynthia Glassman gave: Recognizing that awareness must precede action, Sarbanes-Oxley and the Commission’s rules require the CEO and Board to make certain that procedures are in place to ensure that they hear bad news.

Quote examples

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Paragraph 4 from the article: "This has nothing to do with obstructing access to information," said the bar's spokeswoman, Cynthia Kuhn.

2

Working long hours is seen as a "heroic activity," noted Cynthia Fuchs Epstein and her co-authors in their 1999 study of lawyers.

3

If you get a moment, read "Corporate Confidential" by Cynthia Shapiro.

4

Or so says "Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project", Cynthia C.

Proper noun examples

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Cynthia Haines lost over 70k from online gambling and was sued when she refused to pay it.

2

Cynthia Horner and Jerry Garcia * It is error alone which needs the support of government.

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Cynthia Kenyon worked on single gene manipulations that extend nematode longevity back in the 1990s, efforts that arguably kicked off the modern wave of interest in slowing aging.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use cynthia in a sentence?

Design & development by Alison Humphrey, Cynthia Miall, Claudio Calvelli and (whenever I got in before lunchtime) me.

What does cynthia mean?

A female given name from Ancient Greek.

What part of speech is cynthia?

cynthia is commonly used as noun.