Laing

American  

[lang] / læŋ /

noun

1. R(onald) D(avid), 1927–1989, British psychiatrist and author, born in Scotland.

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Laing British  

/ leɪŋ /

noun

1. R ( onald ) D ( avid ). 1927–89, Scottish psychiatrist; his best known books include The Divided Self (1960), The Politics of Experience and the Bird of Paradise (1967), and Knots (1970)

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Celebrity stylist Alex Longmore, who has worked with stars including Vogue Williams, Little Mix and Jamie Laing, said the overall vibe was "quite commercial" and covered "every aspect" of men's clothing.

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026

Charette spoke during a moderated talk with the head of the Canadian chamber, Candace Laing, who on Tuesday was appointed by Prime Minister Mark Carney to a panel to advise federal officials on U.S.-Canada relations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026

At times, they draw that line in different places - Habboo is more instinctively protective of what should remain private while Laing is more comfortable letting even the most personal moments play out on screen.

From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026

From the moment Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo met on Made in Chelsea, their relationship has played out in the public eye with audiences following everything - the good, the bad and the downright ugly.

From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026

There was exactly one other African American woman on the recruiting team, a senior associate named Mercedes Laing.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama