Lennon

[ len-uhn ]

/ ˈlɛn ən /

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noun

John, 1940–80, English singer, songwriter, and guitarist for the Beatles.

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Words nearby Lennon

lenitic, lenition, lenitive, lenity, Lenni Lenape, Lennon, Lennox, Lenny, leno, Lenoir, Lenore

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How to use Lennon in a sentence

What we saw in the past year and a half accelerated us in 18 months, back to my Lennon quote beyond what would have otherwise been the case in probably so 10 years of innovation and reinvention in 18 months.
A customer-centric approach is key in a post-pandemic world|MIT Technology Review Insights|September 9, 2021|MIT Technology Review
Lennon, 40, had a new album coming out, one he hoped would mark his triumphant return to the pinnacle of rock music.
The Love Story of John and Yoko, 50 Years Later|Sean Braswell|August 3, 2021|Ozy
The “her” was Lennon’s wife, Yoko Ono, a talented artist, singer, songwriter and activist.
The Love Story of John and Yoko, 50 Years Later|Sean Braswell|August 3, 2021|Ozy
So perhaps it was not all that surprising that Lennon insisted on marking his return by being photographed with the person who had made it possible.
The Love Story of John and Yoko, 50 Years Later|Sean Braswell|August 3, 2021|Ozy

Beck doesn’t have the Lennon mordant wit, but he brings a sardonic edge that works in this vaccinated time.
Gillmor Gang: ZoomHouse|Steve Gillmor|April 1, 2021|TechCrunch
Lennon casually told some DC friends about it and found there was local interest in establishing Dinner Parties.
Everyone at This Dinner Party Has Lost Someone|Samantha Levine|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
A hard look at campus rape statistics, the collapse of The New Republic and the day John Lennon died.
The Daily Beast’s Best Longreads, Dec 8-14, 2014|William Boot|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Lennon Wall in Admiralty is a mosaic of Post-It notes, each square a scribbled wish.
The Monuments Men of Occupy Hong Kong|Brendon Hong|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Why have we forgotten about everyone from Bill Murray to John Lennon, too?
It’s Not Just Cosby: Hollywood’s Long List of Male Scumbags|Asawin Suebsaeng|November 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Lennon did pass away, but not before Chris could play a song from his favorite band for his son.
Cumberbatch Impressions, Dad Sings ‘Blackbird’ to Dying Son, and More Viral Videos|The Daily Beast Video|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Exhibit No. 13 is a summary of the activities of Sallie Lennon.
Warren Commission (6 of 26): Hearings Vol. VI (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Their store was the first started in our neighborhood until John G. Lennon built his a little later.
Old Rail Fence Corners|Various
Had Lennon considered only himself he would have been willing to chance a fight with the renegade.
Bloom of Cactus|Robert Ames Bennet
At his command, two of his men cut loose Lennon's bonds and jerked him to his feet.
Bloom of Cactus|Robert Ames Bennet
As his feet swung clear Lennon leaped in turn to grasp the edge of the hole.
Bloom of Cactus|Robert Ames Bennet

British Dictionary definitions for Lennon

Lennon

/ (ˈlɛnən) /

noun

John (Ono), original name John Winston Lennon. 1940–80, English rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter: member of the Beatles (1962–70). His subsequent recordings, many in collaboration with his wife Yoko Ono, include "Instant Karma" (1970), Imagine (1971), and Double Fantasy (1980). He was shot dead by a demented fan

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