Adler
Americannoun
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Alfred, 1870–1937, Austrian psychiatrist and psychologist.
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Cyrus, 1863–1940, U.S. religious leader and Jewish scholar.
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Felix, 1851–1933, U.S. educator, reformer, and writer.
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Kurt (Herbert), 1905–77, U.S. orchestra conductor, born in Austria.
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Lawrence Cecil Larry, 1914–2001, U.S. harmonica player.
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Mortimer (Jerome), 1902–91, U.S. philosopher, educator, and author.
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Peter Hermann, 1899–1990, U.S. orchestra conductor, born in Austria-Hungary.
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Alfred (ˈalfreːt). 1870–1937, Austrian psychiatrist, noted for his descriptions of overcompensation and inferiority feelings
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Larry, full name Lawrence Cecil Adler. 1914–2001, US harmonica player
Example Sentences
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Adler viewed those incidents as reminders of the need for more modern detection tools.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
“Riding your bike on Ocean Front Walk is just one of the best feelings you can have,” Adler said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
“Santa Monica has an incredible music history, and Goldenvoice has been fortunate to be part of that story,” said Nic Adler, vice president of regional festivals for Goldenvoice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
Adler and Pritzel weren’t immediately available for comment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Mrs. Adler nods but I can’t tell if she believes me or not.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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