Hilton

American

[hil-tn] / ˈhɪl tn /

noun

Conrad (Nicholson), 1887–1979, U.S. hotel owner and developer.
James, 1900–54, English novelist.

Hilton British

/ ˈhɪltən /

noun

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

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In contrast, Hilton said growth in the latest quarter was strong throughout its brands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

But then I hear Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton mewl, and I’m suddenly hoping alongside Anita that someone vanquishes their foes with an unassailable vision.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Stripping out certain one-off items Hilton logged adjusted earnings of $2.01 a share, topping the average analyst target of $1.98 a share, as tallied by FactSet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

On 24 April, he left Chicago, and arrived in Washington where he checked into the Hilton on the eve of the gala.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

I noticed a discolored outline on the building’s facade where the Hilton logo used to be, back when the place had been a hotel.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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