Thayer
Americannoun
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Sylvanus, 1785–1872, U.S. army officer and educator.
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William Roscoe, 1859–1923, U.S. historian and author.
Example Sentences
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Adding to the coincidence, the Colburn School had programmed Sunday in its smaller Thayer Hall, Brahms’ First String Quintet as part of one of its chamber music programs.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025
The Thayer Award, named for the “Father of West Point,” is traditionally given to a U.S. citizen whose service and accomplishments exemplify the academy’s values.
From Salon • Sep. 6, 2025
The West Point Association of Graduates has canceled an award ceremony for actor Tom Hanks, who was scheduled to receive the prestigious Sylvanus Thayer Award on September 25.
From Salon • Sep. 6, 2025
Noah Thayer of JSerra made a 53-yard field goal.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025
He stayed, and when old Mr. Thayer began to fill in the grave, Turner took the shovel from him and filled in most of it himself.
From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt
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