Adler

[ ad-ler; ahd-ler ]

noun

1. Alfred, 1870–1937, Austrian psychiatrist and psychologist.
2. Cyrus, 1863–1940, U.S. religious leader and Jewish scholar.
3. Felix, 1851–1933, U.S. educator, reformer, and writer.
4. Kurt (Herbert), 1905–77, U.S. orchestra conductor, born in Austria.
5. Lawrence Cecil Larry, 1914–2001, U.S. harmonica player.
6. Mortimer (Jerome), 1902–91, U.S. philosopher, educator, and author.
7. Peter Hermann, 1899–1990, U.S. orchestra conductor, born in Austria-Hungary.

Adler

/ ˈaːdlər /

noun

1. ˈaːdlər AdlerAlfred18701937MAustrianMEDICINE: psychiatrist Alfred (ˈalfreːt). 1870–1937, Austrian psychiatrist, noted for his descriptions of overcompensation and inferiority feelings
2. ˈædlə AdlerLarry19142001MUSMUSIC: harmonica player Larry, full name Lawrence Cecil Adler. 1914–2001, US harmonica player

Example Sentences

“We draw no victory from leaving these issues unresolved,” Adler said.

From The Daily Beast

Available at Jonathan Adler Whisky Tumbler Set—Light Horn, $65  This is drinking at its most fashionable.

From The Daily Beast

“Diversification” is a hedge fund wife eschewing a Lily Pulitzer tote bag in favor of one made by Sloane Ranger or Jonathan Adler.

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The third group came in the 1930s because of Adolf Hitler: Anni Albers, Ruth Adler Schnee, Marcel Breuer.

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Adler seized Lola by the collar and slammed his hand against the garage door closer.

From The Daily Beast

William Weedham, Adler, and the rest of the committee men hurried from the corner of the house.

From Project Gutenberg

The "visitors' list" of the Goldener Adler is one long entry of nobles and celebrities.

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Clarence Adler counsels pupils always to begin by practising slowly—faster tempo will develop later, subconsciously.

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He creates, as a protection against the recognition of this feeling of inferiority, what Adler calls the "masculine protest."

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The ride was less than two hours, and the party reached the "Goldener Adler" in time for dinner.

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