Adrian

American  

[ay-dree-uhn] / ˈeɪ dri ən /

noun

1. Edgar Douglas, 1889–1977, English physiologist: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1932.

2. (Gilbert), 1903–59, U.S. fashion and costume designer.

3. Hadrian.

4. a city in southeastern Michigan.

5. a first name: from a Latin word meaning “from Hadria,” an ancient city in northern Italy.

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Adrian British  

/ ˈeɪdrɪən /

noun

1. Edgar Douglas, Baron Adrian. 1889–1977, English physiologist, noted particularly for his research into the function of neurons: shared with Sherrington the Nobel prize for physiology and medicine 1932

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Adrian

Presidential spokesman Adrian Ravier said on Tuesday that the law was "suspended" while the government pursued legal action.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

“He said, ‘Yeah sure,’” says Jacqueline Rojas, who owns the store with husband, Adrian Lopez.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Remembering to treat each person with kindness in those circumstances can be a challenge, said Dr Adrian Marsh, an emergency medicine consultant at the Princess Royal Hospital.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

On a play that was whistled dead because of a neutral zone infraction, Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson appeared to be shoved into referee Adrian Hill, who was knocked to the ground.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

“They don’t play much. And Jules is thinking about breaking things off. She says it’s like she and Adrian are married. They never do anything.”

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

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