Meredith

American

[mer-i-dith] / ˈmɛr ɪ dɪθ /

noun

George, 1828–1909, English novelist and poet.
James Howard, born 1933, U.S. civil rights advocate and author.
Owen, pen name of Edward Robert Bulwer Lytton, 1st Earl Lytton.
Also Meredyth. a male or female given name.

Meredith British

/ ˈmɛrɪdɪθ /

noun

George . 1828–1909, English novelist and poet. His works, notable for their social satire and analysis of character, include the novels Beauchamp's Career (1876) and The Egoist (1879) and the long tragic poem Modern Love (1862)

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Attorney Meredith Foster about Daniel in her closing statement to the jury.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“It was a monumental moment, which we were so grateful for,” said Meredith Kaplan, a multigenerational temple member who lost her home in the fire.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

"What's the fuss about," her friend, Meredith, said.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

UBS analyst Brian Meredith has a Buy rating and $235 price target, citing a resilient business model and ample capital returns.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The next day, hundreds of black and white protesters met on the road where Meredith had fallen.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

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