Ayer

American

[air] / ɛər /

noun

Sir A(lfred) J(ules), 1910–1989, English philosopher, teacher, and author.

Ayer British

/ ɛə /

noun

Sir Alfred Jules. 1910–89, English positivist philosopher, noted particularly for his antimetaphysical work Language, Truth, and Logic (1936)

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"The irony? They've already got it - when you're little, your skin is in perfect condition," says consultant dermatologist, Dr Jean Ayer, an NHS consultant and private dermatologist based in Stockport.

From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026

"It is quite terrifying," Dr Ayer says, "This stuff is designed for the anti-ageing market. At best, they don't need these products. At worst, they contain harmful ingredients that can damage delicate young skin."

From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026

The company previously secured a $1 billion investment from Ayer Third Investment in March 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026

Ayer knows what his audience wants and he’s willing to give it to them.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2025

Third down is a wedding announcement: a Donna Halsey married Rob Ayer, an air force pilot, in Mattawamkeag in March.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline

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