Hilton

[ hil-tn ]

/ ˈhɪl tn /

noun

Conrad (Nicholson),1887–1979, U.S. hotel owner and developer.

James,1900–54, English novelist.

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It appears here with permission from the Estate of Hilton Kramer.
The Stacks: Edward Hopper’s X-Ray Vision|Hilton Kramer|October 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Hilton Kramer, one of our finest cultural critics, reviewed it for The New York Times.
The Stacks: Edward Hopper’s X-Ray Vision|Hilton Kramer|October 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He has a majestic view of the dingy back entrance of a Hilton hotel.
Dean Baquet, the NYT’s Executive Editor, on Jill Abramson, Race, Surviving Cancer—and TMZ Envy|Lloyd Grove|September 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Super Bowl commercial, following the (in)famous footsteps of Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian.
Meet the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Girls|Amy Zimmerman|February 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Hilton danced in a corner by herself while her then-boyfriend, shipping heir Stavros Niarchos, gave her the stink eye.
Sundance ’14 Party Report: Anne Hathaway’s A Great Wingwoman, Kristen Stewart Cuts A Rug, and More|Marlow Stern|January 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"Mr. Hilton's daughter had not received my name as a gift," he said.
The Rake's Progress|Marjorie Bowen
Hilton's face was lowered, and one nervous hand shaded his brows.
The Strange Case of Mortimer Fenley|Louis Tracy
“Mrs Forster a beauty,” cried Nicholas, looking at Hilton with astonishment.
Newton Forster|Captain Frederick Marryat
Hilton Fenley was standing on the steps, a little below and to the left of the window.
The Strange Case of Mortimer Fenley|Louis Tracy
Hilton raised his hat, and courteously called a good-morning at her.
Pierre And His People, [Tales of the Far North], Complete|Gilbert Parker

British Dictionary definitions for hilton

Hilton

/ (ˈhɪltən) /

noun

Walter. died 1396, English mystical writer: author of The Scale of Perfection

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