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Shriner

American  
[shrahy-ner] / ˈʃraɪ nər /

noun

  1. a member of a fraternal order Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine that is an auxiliary of the Masonic order and is dedicated to good fellowship, health programs, charitable works, etc.

Etymology

Origin of Shriner

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; shrine + -er 1

Example Sentences

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Lauren — who is married to Weezer bassist Scott Shriner — was arrested in April after she found herself on the wrong end of a high-speed police chase that had nothing to do with her.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2025

Lauren and Shriner have been married for 20 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2025

Shriner posted $1-million bond and was released from custody late Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2025

The episode between police and author Jillian Lauren Shriner happened Tuesday during an unrelated manhunt for several people suspected of fleeing a hit-and-run on the 134 Freeway.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2025

Sam Hupp, one of the copy-writing marvels of the Berg, Shriner firm, had a trick of forgetting to shut off certain necessary currents when he paused in his dictation to throw in conversational asides.

From Personality Plus Some Experiences of Emma McChesney and Her Son, Jock by Ferber, Edna

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