Michelin

British

/ miʃəlɛ̃ /

noun

André (ɑ̃dre). 1853–1931, French industrialist; founder, with his brother Édouard Michelin (1859–1940), of the Michelin Tyre Company (1888): the first to use demountable pneumatic tyres on motor vehicles

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Citi rates Michelin at buy with a 38 euro target price on its stock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The hotel earned a Michelin Key in 2025 and has two on-site restaurants and a rooftop pool with city views.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Another judge, John Spruit, 58, previously worked at the Coperto restaurant in Zwolle, recognised with a "Bib Gourmand" in the Michelin guide.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

The Michelin Guide recommends restaurants and hotels worldwide, with its iconic star rating signifying exceptional food quality.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

You can come with all the Michelin stars in the world, just give me baloney and brown bread and margarine and I’m in heaven.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah

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