Symonds

American

[sim-uhndz] / ˈsɪm əndz /

noun

John Addington 1840–93, English poet, essayist, and critic.

Symonds British

/ ˈsɪməndz /

noun

John Addington (ˈædɪŋtən). 1840–93, English writer, noted for his Renaissance in Italy (1875–86) and for studies of homosexuality

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The global higher education analysis firm Quacquarelli Symonds External link forecasts that international enrollment in European universities will grow by about 5% a year to 2030.

From Barron's ● Apr. 16, 2026

In 2005, McGrath's team-mate Andrew Symonds was left out of Australia's team and subsequently fined two match fees - about £3,000 - for staying out too late.

From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2026

The Daily Telegraph financial journalist oversaw the publication's birth in 1986 with colleagues Stephen Glover and Matthew Symonds.

From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2025

Ms Symonds said that the average price of a toy last December was £13.43, with the £10 to £20 price range the most dominant in the sector.

From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2025

—Chief of the Warraskoyacks, quoted in William Symonds, ed.,

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone

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