Schlesinger

American  

[shles-in-jer, shlay-zing-er] / ˈʃlɛs ɪn dʒər, ˈʃleɪ zɪŋ ər /

noun

1. Arthur Meier 1888–1965, U.S. historian.

2. his son Arthur Meier, Jr., 1917–2007, U.S. historian and writer.

3. John Richard, 1926–2003, English film director.

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Schlesinger British  

/ ˈʃlɛzɪŋə /

noun

1. John ( Richard ). 1926–2003, British film and theatre director. Films include Billy Liar (1963), Midnight Cowboy (1969), Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971), and Eye for an Eye (1995)

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Schlesinger

If you’ve heard of Schlesinger at all — and aren’t a power-pop geek or a “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” superfan — it was likely through his band Fountains of Wayne and their 2003 hit “Stacy’s Mom.”

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

One approach comes from Dr. Joseph J. Schlesinger II, a professor of anesthesiology critical care medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

A man representing Schlesinger, dressed in white slacks, polished loafers and a dark pinkish-red blazer stands at the edge of the pool, near its shadowy edges, staring down at the swimmer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026

Chief Financial Officer Ed Schlesinger says the solar operation should be “cash positive” in 2026, meaning it will be bringing in more money than its capital and operating expenses.

From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2025

“This was not only the most dangerous moment of the Cold War,” concluded Arthur Schlesinger, a Kennedy aide during the crisis.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin