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Tennyson

American

[ten-uh-suhn] / ˈtɛn ə sən /

noun

Alfred, Lord 1st Baron, 1809–92, English poet: poet laureate 1850–92.

Tennyson British

/ ˈtɛnɪsən /

noun

Alfred, Lord Tennyson. 1809–92, English poet; poet laureate (1850–92). His poems include The Lady of Shalott (1832), Morte d'Arthur (1842), the collection In Memoriam (1850), Maud (1855), and Idylls of the King (1859)

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Tennysonian

adjective

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For Dr Chris Tennyson, a delay in getting information about his birth father's health could have put his life at risk.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

"We are more than adequately paid," Tennyson said, adding that he sees no "coherent" argument for the rise.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Lead author Alan Tennyson of Te Papa said many bird species have reached New Zealand over millions of years, but the ancestors of some of the country's best known large birds arrived surprisingly recently.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026

There was no way Tennyson wouldn’t answer the call for duty.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2026

"My husband knows exactly where I am and how I am dressed, thank you," said Mrs. Tennyson.

From "Holes" by Louis Sachar

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