Hicks

American  

[hiks] / hɪks /

noun

1. Edward, 1780–1849, U.S. painter.

2. Granville, 1902–82, U.S. writer, educator, and editor.

3. Sir John Richard, 1904–1989, British economist: Nobel Prize 1972.

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Example Sentences

“When good casting is sublime, it disappears,” said Richard Hicks, a governor of the branch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

“The candidates for Governor now have a chance to showcase a viable path to win,” Hicks said in a statement Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

“It is imperative that every candidate honestly assess the viability of their candidacy and campaign,” Hicks wrote in an open letter to the politicians vying to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Matthew Hicks, leader of Tory-run Suffolk County Council said: "Local councils across the country are experiencing whiplash as major government decisions shift repeatedly and without warning."

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Hicks paused to catch his breath, then walked up to a small, rotund recruit who stood in the front of the second squad.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy