Eli

[ee-lahy]

noun

1. (in the Bible) a Hebrew judge and priest.

2. Also Elie a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “height.”

Eli

/ ˈiːlaɪ /

noun

1. Old Testament the highest priest at Shiloh and teacher of Samuel (I Samuel 1–3)

Example Sentences

Novo Nordisk’s American depositary receipts are down around 48% this year, contrasting with Eli Lilly’s 39% gain.

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“But the upside potential for Novo’s weight loss drugs remains. The market is expected to keep growing and the Danish pharmaceutical company has an opportunity to regain ground lost to rivals such as Eli Lilly, which has enjoyed huge success in 2025,” he added.

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Shares of Eli Lilly, which sells an approved Alzheimer’s drug and a weight-loss drug that competes with Wegovy, were up 1%.

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Eli Lilly, another major player in the world of Alzheimer’s treatments, fell 0.8%.

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The GLP-1 drugs from Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly have won a reputation as all but miraculous for their extraordinary efficacy at driving weight loss.

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