Asante

noun

plural Asante

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So are the other three members of his latest group, which features guitar wiz Julian Lage, former Living Colour drummer Will Calhoun and Panamanian bass stalwart Asante Santi Debriano. San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025 The other half of the Paramount Quartet is equally formidable, with Panamanian American bassist Asante Santi Debriano and drummer Will Calhoun, a player deeply versed in jazz but best known as a founding member of the rock band Living Colour. Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2025 Amma Asante is directing, Russell Crowe and Harry Lawtey are in it. Sam Reed, Glamour, 3 Apr. 2025 The pivot turns to cornerback — and jumping the Buccaneers at No. 19 — after losing Kristian Fulton in free agency, and Asante Samuel Jr. remains unsigned. Ben Standig, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025 Arguably nine of the top 10 free agent cornerbacks are off the board, with Asante Samuel Jr. the biggest name left. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025 Russell Wilson, Amari Cooper and Asante Samuel Jr. are among the notables still looking for their next destinations. Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025 At cornerback, the Chargers may be ready to part with former second-round pick Asante Samuel Jr., who played in just four games because of a shoulder injury last season. Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2025 This Is Us alum Asante Blackk has been cast in a major recurring role on the upcoming third and likely final season of HBO’s Euphoria. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1721, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Asante was in 1721

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“Asante.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Asante. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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