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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A conference room in the Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Administrative Headquarters overlooks one of County Councilwoman Meredith Turner’s most prized views in downtown Cleveland.

From Salon ● Jun. 19, 2026

The conglomerate acquired magazine company Meredith in 2021, adding titles such as People, Food & Wine and Better Homes & Gardens to its roster.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026

The rise in weight-loss drugs has also caused "a trend towards much smaller bodies" according to Prof Meredith Jones, presenter of The Beauty Chronicles podcast.

From BBC ● May 22, 2026

“It had an aura of roadside diner about it. … Everybody would see the giant penguin out there. I don’t think Burgess Meredith ever ate there, though.”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026

It also required careful research by Meredith, particularly on foreign trips.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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