Used in a Sentence

vivian

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

Editorial note

Interesting, but I wish the author would decide if the name is spelled Vivian or Vivien.

Examples18
Definitions3
Parts of speech1

Quick take

A female given name from Latin.

Meaning at a glance

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

noun

A female given name from Latin.

noun

A male given name from Latin.

noun

A surname originating as a patronymic.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for vivian.

noun

A female given name from Latin.

noun

A male given name from Latin.

noun

A surname originating as a patronymic.

Example sentences

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Interesting, but I wish the author would decide if the name is spelled Vivian or Vivien.

2

Finding Vivian Maier is a great Kickstarted film for anyone looking for something to watch or interested in photography.

3

Between 15 and 20 people were taken to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, said Vivian Shedd, a spokesperson for Tampa Fire Rescue.

4

So for the Smart Nation Programme Office, I have put Minister Vivian Balakrishnan in charge, reporting to me.

5

Vivian Maier is tremendously talented to be sure, but "quite possibly the most important street photographer of the 20th century" is a preeeetty big leap.

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Vivian seemed to have the knack for recognizing a great moment and something about her demeanor meant she was able to approach them very easily.

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“Everybody’s getting paid but Raheem still can’t read," Vivian Cox Fraser, president of the Urban League of Essex County, was quoted saying.

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"If I had all the money I'd spent on drink, I'd spend it on drink." Vivian Stanshall.

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Vivian Maier seems like an extraordinaire photographer.

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Vivian - Gender-ambiguous, aesthetic associations.

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Vivian is both a hacker and a dabbler – He used to be an eye surgeon but since he does not get to operate on eyes nowadays, he dabbles in building simple robots, assembling watches, wireless devices and programming apps.

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''Vivian is both a hacker and a dabbler – He used to be an eye surgeon but since he does not get to operate on eyes nowadays, he dabbles in building simple robots, assembling watches, wireless devices and programming apps.

Quote examples

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Vivian Maier is tremendously talented to be sure, but "quite possibly the most important street photographer of the 20th century" is a preeeetty big leap.

2

“Everybody’s getting paid but Raheem still can’t read," Vivian Cox Fraser, president of the Urban League of Essex County, was quoted saying.

3

"If I had all the money I'd spent on drink, I'd spend it on drink." Vivian Stanshall.

Proper noun examples

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Vivian seemed to have the knack for recognizing a great moment and something about her demeanor meant she was able to approach them very easily.

2

Vivian Maier seems like an extraordinaire photographer.

3

Vivian - Gender-ambiguous, aesthetic associations.

Frequently asked questions

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

How do you use vivian in a sentence?

Interesting, but I wish the author would decide if the name is spelled Vivian or Vivien.

What does vivian mean?

A female given name from Latin.

What part of speech is vivian?

vivian is commonly used as noun.