the Madonna

noun

: the Virgin Mary : the mother of Jesus Christ

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That marks the highest placement for the Madonna song in the country at the moment. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 25 Mar. 2026 As the theater very slowly began to fill up, the only thing to do was look around at the Madonna fans around me. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 7 June 2026 Despite all that work, and the fact that music biopics remain heavily bankable, the Madonna film never came to fruition (and no explanation for it being shelved was ever given). — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2026 The Palio in July is held in honor of the Madonna di Provenzano, while the race in August is a tribute to the Assumption of Mary. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Madonna

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“The Madonna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Madonna. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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