Beardsley

American

[beerdz-lee] / ˈbɪərdz li /

noun

Aubrey Vincent, 1872–98, English illustrator.

Beardsley British

/ ˈbɪədzlɪ /

noun

Aubrey ( Vincent ). 1872–98, English illustrator: noted for his stylized black-and-white illustrations, esp those for Oscar Wilde's Salome and Pope's Rape of the Lock

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Jason Beardsley, Santa Monica’s vice president of academic affairs, said CSU has taken issue with lower division level classes that are similar to CSU courses.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2026

Margaret B. Stetz’s essay on the British illustrator Aubrey Beardsley illuminates this development.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025

“Sponge cities isn’t a total solution, but it makes a significant impact,” Beardsley said.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 31, 2024

You look at Beardsley drawings or all these different crazy elements that got us here, things from the '30s and what that got you to that place.

From Salon ● Feb. 8, 2024

While Gramps mouthed the thermometer, Dr. Beardsley applied a stethoscope to his chest, then to his back.

From The Black Fawn by Kjelgaard, James Arthur

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