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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Andrew Addison, a technical analyst from the Institutional View, says in a Wednesday note that coffee is not merely bouncing in the short term—it may be starting a lasting rally.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

If prices could break above $4.50, it would confirm a major bull market and eventually point to levels above $15, said Addison.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

A host of acts are scheduled for the second day of the festival, including rock band The Cure, US pop star Addison Rae and British singer PinkPantheress.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Also, disruptions to the multimodal transport operator’s 1Q earnings from its Addison Lee business in the U.K. are probably temporary rather than structural.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Martin Addison showed up in a powder blue tux, so now that’s forever burned into my brain.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli

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