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Trilling

American

[tril-ing] / ˈtrɪl ɪŋ /

noun

Lionel, 1905–75, U.S. critic and author.

Trilling British

/ ˈtrɪlɪŋ /

noun

Lionel . 1905–75, US literary critic, whose works include The Liberal Imagination (1950) and Sincerity and Authenticity (1974)

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He could riff in his writings on the cultural theories of Susan Sontag, Lionel Trilling and R.D.

From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2024

In 1950, author and critic Lionel Trilling wrote:

From Salon • Jul. 1, 2023

"We intend to issue clearer centralized guidelines... for in-store visual displays and decorations that will continue to represent inclusivity and our brand," Starbucks' North America President Sara Trilling said in the memo.

From Reuters • Jun. 27, 2023

Trilling high-pitched notes swayed over a deep hum that evolved into a groan, all while tectonic plates crashed on screen.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2022

Where the robin from the copses Breathes a love-note, and then drops his Trilling, till, willing, His mate responds his lay-- We shall find the listening maiden there to-day.

From Poems by MacCarthy, Denis Florence

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