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Symonds

American  
[sim-uhndz] / ˈsɪm əndz /

noun

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


Symonds British  
/ ˈsɪməndz /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Symonds, who claimed to have laid "thousands" of plastic lawns since starting in 2011, also said the low maintenance of artificial grass was perfect for older people.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

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

Melissa Symonds, executive director of UK toys at Circana, described last year as a "clear turning point" for the sector.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 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

—Captain John Smith, quoted in William Symonds, ed.,

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone

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