Meyer

[ mahy-er ]

/ ˈmaɪ ər /

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noun

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

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

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

Jul·ius Lo·thar

[jool-yuhs -loh-thahr; German yoo-lee-oos -loh-tahr, loh-tahr], /ˈdʒul yəs ˈloʊ θɑr; German ˈyu li ʊs ˈloʊ tɑr, loʊˈtɑr/, 1830–95, German chemist.

a male given name.

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How to use Meyer in a sentence

Still, Meyer suggested making it a habit to carefully take masks off in a “safe environment,” such as inside your home or car.
Don’t choose between masks and hearing aids. Here’s how to comfortably wear both.|Allyson Chiu|February 19, 2021|Washington Post
Planning that usually takes place over months now happens in just hours, according to Meyer.
‘Consumers expect brands to act’: Why defining voice and values has become crucial for marketers amid crises|Kimeko McCoy|January 25, 2021|Digiday
There also were reports of recent interest in Meyer by the Los Angeles Chargers.
Urban Meyer returns to coaching, jumps to NFL with hiring by Jacksonville Jaguars|Mark Maske|January 15, 2021|Washington Post
Meyer’s hunch is that the mistletoes steal sugar from their host, along with water and minerals.
The Mystery of Mistletoe’s Missing Genes|Christie Wilcox|December 21, 2020|Quanta Magazine

To countless chefs and owners, Meyer’s 2006 manifesto, “Setting the Table,” has become the bible on how to organize and operate restaurants.
Danny Meyer wants to bring everyone to the table after a fractious election. Twitter says: Too soon.|Tim Carman|November 9, 2020|Washington Post
For his tireless assault on evolutionary biology and downsizing the deity to fit within science, I give Meyer second place.
2014: Revenge of the Creationists|Karl W. Giberson|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I was a part of this tour, debating Meyer in Richmond, Virginia in April.
2014: Revenge of the Creationists|Karl W. Giberson|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Ibrahim made clear to Deputy Dennis Meyer that his daughter was a respectful and dutiful girl of Sudanese extraction.
How ISIS’s Colorado Girls Were Caught|Michael Daly|October 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“[The daughter] has always been a good kid and he has had no real problems with her,” Meyer later wrote in his report.
How ISIS’s Colorado Girls Were Caught|Michael Daly|October 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Kennedy disliked having girlfriends, preferring one-off conquests instead, but made an exception for Mary Meyer.
The Bizarre Tale of Ben Bradlee, JFK, and the Master Spy|Will Rahn|October 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Meyer Isaacson said nothing; and, after a silence that was awkward, Nigel changed the conversation, and not long after went away.
Bella Donna|Robert Hichens
Meyer Isaacson stood for a moment looking round, feeling the atmosphere of this room, or at least trying to feel it.
Bella Donna|Robert Hichens
More coffee was made, fresh cigars lighted, and Bruder Meyer took out his violin and began to tune it softly.
Three More John Silence Stories|Algernon Blackwood
I was indebted to the kindness of the Messrs. Behu and Meyer for a very interesting excursion into the jungle.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer
As Thurstane rode up to this diminutive line of battle, Meyer was shouting forth his sharp and decisive orders.
Overland|John William De Forest