Addison

American

[ad-uh-suhn] / ˈæd ə sən /

noun

Joseph, 1672–1719, English essayist and poet.
Thomas, 1793–1860, English physician.
a town in NE Illinois.

Addison British

/ ˈædɪsən /

noun

Joseph. 1672–1719, English essayist and poet who, with Richard Steele, founded The Spectator (1711–14) and contributed most of its essays, including the de Coverley Papers

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On Sunday, the singer also fended off influencers-turned-pop stars Addison Rae and Alex Warren to top the best new artist category, as well as girl group Katseye, rock star Sombr and US indie pop band The Marías.

From BBC

Shades of Charli XCX’s chaotic back-alley meta-entrance into the Crypto.com arena from Addison Rae here, with a cool pivot into choreo.

From Los Angeles Times

Stars including Addison Rae and Sabrina Carpenter hit the red carpet at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.

From BBC

Best new artist nominee Addison Rae brought new meaning to her song High Fashion on the red carpet.

From BBC

The rest of the pack includes influencer-turned-pop star Addison Rae, influencer-turned-pop star Alex Warren, frenetic girl group Katseye, chiselled rock star Sombr and LA indie outfit The Marías.

From BBC

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