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

The cash injection has given Warby Parker flexibility to invest more in its brand by offsetting other expenses, Chief Financial Officer Adrian Mitchell said on the company’s August earnings call.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 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

In his report earlier this year, inquiry chairman Sir Adrian Fulford found the attack "could and should have been prevented".

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

I suppose I already knew the answer, since Adrian was gone but Marcus wasn’t.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

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