Lanier

American  

[luh-neer] / ləˈnɪər /

noun

1. Sidney, 1842–81, U.S. poet and literary scholar.

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Example Sentences

“You’ve seen the photographs of Atlas with the world on his shoulders — it’s like that weight’s been set aside,” Lanier said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Tech billionaires don’t need his help, Lanier said, but “Kaley would not have anybody else. Faith is much the same way. God’s there to try to help people who need the help.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

But attorney Mark Lanier framed the surprise victory in L.A. for his client — who alleged Instagram and YouTube were designed to be addictive for young users — as nothing short of a cosmic triumph.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

"I would've thought it was likely we would have gotten a bigger number," Lanier told reporters outside the courthouse after the $6m damages had been announced.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

In the late 1950’s, it came to be presided over by a company employee, Reverend Josiah Lanier, who also happened to be a Methodist.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam