Michigander
noun
Mich·i·gan·der
ˌmi-shi-ˈgan-dər 
plural Michiganders
: a native or resident of Michigan
Examples of Michigander in a Sentence
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Like Lange and her spouse, having a lottery tradition proved lucky for another Michigander.
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Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
As a Michigander, Larkin understands the significance of being his generation’s version of Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg.
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Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
On average, a Michigander dies every six hours from an opioid overdose, with about 2,000 dying last year.
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CBS News,
18 May 2026
The proud Michigander, who played hockey through high school, hit the ground quickly and stay down for a couple minutes while being attended to by two athletic trainers and Stammen.
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Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
The 6-foot, 203-pound Michigander is built like a typical NFL power back.
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Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
There are not many experiences more Michigander than taking a quick trip over to Canada.
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Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
23 Mar. 2026
Before scoring the winning goal in overtime, 24-year-old Michigander Jack Hughes had his mouth damaged by a high-stick from Canadian Sam Bennett.
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Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
Before scoring the winning goal in overtime, 24-year-old Michigander Jack Hughes had his mouth damaged by a high-stick from Canadian Sam Bennett.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
As a Michigander, Larkin understands the significance of being his generation’s version of Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg.
—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
On average, a Michigander dies every six hours from an opioid overdose, with about 2,000 dying last year.
—
CBS News,
18 May 2026
The proud Michigander, who played hockey through high school, hit the ground quickly and stay down for a couple minutes while being attended to by two athletic trainers and Stammen.
—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
The 6-foot, 203-pound Michigander is built like a typical NFL power back.
—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
There are not many experiences more Michigander than taking a quick trip over to Canada.
—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
23 Mar. 2026
Before scoring the winning goal in overtime, 24-year-old Michigander Jack Hughes had his mouth damaged by a high-stick from Canadian Sam Bennett.
—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
Before scoring the winning goal in overtime, 24-year-old Michigander Jack Hughes had his mouth damaged by a high-stick from Canadian Sam Bennett.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Michigander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Michigander. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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