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Meyer

American  
[mahy-er] / ˈmaɪ ər /

noun

  1. Adolf, 1866–1950, U.S. psychiatrist, born in Switzerland.

  2. Albert (Gregory), 1903–65, U.S. Roman Catholic clergyman.

  3. Annie Florance Nathan, 1867–1951, U.S. writer and educator, a founder of Barnard College.

  4. Julius Lothar 1830–95, German chemist.

  5. a male given name.


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All 349 “murmurs” in the Twilight saga: In this very scientific investigation, Rachelle Hampton ranked and charted all the times Stephenie Meyer used the word murmur in her YA vampire series.

From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026

The Jennifer Meyer shop has reopened in Palisades Village after the 2025 fires, marking a homecoming for the L.A. native jewelry designer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

And I’d go so far to say that, after reading this, Danny Meyer is essential, too.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

"But I'm not here to represent the Afrikaner only," Meyer says.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

“Mr. Meyer, I keep finding you here,” a familiar voice states.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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