: a son of Jacob and the traditional eponymous ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel
plural Reubens
: a grilled sandwich of corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut usually on rye bread compare rachel entry 2
: a statuette awarded annually by a professional organization for notable achievement in cartoon artistry
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Cory Mull, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Despite the persistence of her VA group counselor (Morgan Freeman), the tough love of her mother (Gloria Reuben) and the levity of an unexpected love interest, Merit’s dysfunctional friendship with Zoe keeps the duo insulated from the world.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
Additional insights are shared by industry insiders Reuben Cannon, Nina Shaw, Matthew Johnson, Robi Reed, and Quentin Tarantino.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Davis and Horsford appeared in all five seasons of the sitcom as Rev. Reuben Gregory and Thelma Frye, respectively.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Legend Reuben Reina Sr. Stories of fathers and sons are long in track and field, with legacies creating valleys between one generation to the next.
—Cory Mull, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Despite the persistence of her VA group counselor (Morgan Freeman), the tough love of her mother (Gloria Reuben) and the levity of an unexpected love interest, Merit’s dysfunctional friendship with Zoe keeps the duo insulated from the world.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
Additional insights are shared by industry insiders Reuben Cannon, Nina Shaw, Matthew Johnson, Robi Reed, and Quentin Tarantino.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Davis and Horsford appeared in all five seasons of the sitcom as Rev. Reuben Gregory and Thelma Frye, respectively.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Reuben.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Reuben. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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