Sternberg

[ sturn-burg ]

/ ˈstɜrn bɜrg /

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noun

George Miller, 1838–1915, U.S. bacteriologist and medical researcher.

Jo·sef von

[joh-zuhf, -suhf]. /ˈdʒoʊ zəf, -səf/. von Sternberg, Josef.

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Words nearby Sternberg

sternalgia, sternal line, sternal muscle, sternal plane, sternal puncture, Sternberg, Sternberg-Reed cell, stern chaser, stern drive, Sterne, sternebra

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How to use Sternberg in a sentence

For Sternberg, living in New York is not possible if you are chasing after some idea of the city.
Writers to New York: I Wish I Knew How to Quit You|Molly Hannon|December 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Sternberg showed a sweatshirt wrapped around a hips-style skirt, oversized faux furs, and thigh-length cardigans.
The Coolest Kids on the Block: Public School, Opening Ceremony, and Band of Outsiders|Erin Cunningham|February 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For his spring/ summer 2014 show, designer Scott Sternberg took audiences on a sporty trip behind the Hollywood sign.
Band of Outsiders Takes A Hike: Spring / Summer 2014|Isabel Wilkinson|September 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Sternberg's previous campaign stars have included Josh Brolin and Frank Ocean.
Garance Doré Signs Book Deal; Lena Dunham Wrote to Sex Columnist About Being a Virgin at Age 19|The Fashion Beast Team|August 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST

The singer appears in a series of polaroids shot by Scott Sternberg.
Frank Ocean Stars in Band of Outsiders's Spring Campaign|Isabel Wilkinson|March 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Sternberg was ready to give in; he clasped Hugo's hand heartily.
Simon Eichelkatz; The Patriarch|Ulrich Frank
After further discussion of the topic, Magnus and Sternberg left.
Simon Eichelkatz; The Patriarch|Ulrich Frank
Count Sternberg, though he knew the language well, never used it in conversation with people of education.
Bohemia under Hapsburg Misrule|Various
My mother knows two ladies that was made crazy sewing pants up to Sternberg's.
The Long Day|Dorothy Richardson
I will conclude this chapter by two extracts chosen out of many from the diary of the Austrian, Count Sternberg.
The War in South Africa|Arthur Conan Doyle

British Dictionary definitions for Sternberg

Sternberg

/ (ˈstɜːnˌbɜːɡ, ˈʃtɜːn-) /

noun

See von Sternberg

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Medical definitions for Sternberg

Sternberg

[ stûrn′bûrg′ ]

George Miller 1838-1915

American army physician who was US surgeon general (1893-1902) and organized (1900) the Yellow Fever Commission.