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venerable

[ven-er-uh-buhl] / ˈvɛn ər ə bəl /


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“I am a bit of a romantic fabulist,” says the venerable Mexican singer-songwriter Julieta Venegas in her new memoir, “Norteña: Memorias del Comienzo.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Actually, that comparison was made by New York infrastructure czar Robert Moses; Mr. Gittlitz fits in a venerable tradition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

After college, she moved to Los Angeles, performing as a rock singer and studying at the venerable Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

German publisher Axel Springer struck a deal to buy Britain’s Daily Telegraph newspaper for around $770 million, adding the venerable U.K. title to its stable of media properties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

“You and I will be twenty-six, Teddy, Beth twenty-four, and Amy twenty-two. What a venerable party!” said Jo.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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