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Fitzgerald

1

[ fits-jer-uhld ]

noun

  1. Ella, 1918–96, U.S. jazz singer.
  2. F(rancis) Scott (Key), 1896–1940, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.
  3. a town in central Georgia.
  4. a male given name.


FitzGerald

2

[ fits-jer-uhld ]

noun

  1. Edward, 1809–83, English poet: translator of drama and poetry, especially of Omar Khayyám.
  2. George Francis, 1851–1901, Irish physicist.

Fitzgerald

/ fɪtsˈdʒɛrəld /

noun

  1. FitzgeraldEdward18091883MEnglishWRITING: poet Edward . 1809–83, English poet, noted particularly for his free translation of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám (1859)
  2. FitzgeraldElla19181996FUSMUSIC: jazz singer Ella . 1918–96, US jazz singer, noted esp for her vocal range and scat singing
  3. FitzgeraldF(rancis) Scott (Key)18961940MUSWRITING: novelistWRITING: short-story writer F ( rancis ) Scott ( Key ). 1896–1940, US novelist and short-story writer, noted particularly for his portrayal of the 1920s in The Great Gatsby (1925) and Tender is the Night (1934)
  4. FitzgeraldGarret19262011MIrishPOLITICS: politicianPOLITICS: prime minister Garret . 1926–2011, Irish politician; leader of Fine Gael Party (1977–87); prime minister of the Republic of Ireland (1981–82; and 1982–87)
“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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Example Sentences

As the longtime CEO of the investment firm Cantor Fitzgerald, Lutnick is at least experienced at running a large organization so that appointment makes some sense.

From Salon

Lutnick, the chief executive of financial firm Cantor Fitzgerald, had also been in the running for treasury secretary, a more high-profile role.

From BBC

Billionaire investor Scott Bessent has suggested using tariffs to negotiate with other countries, while Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick has voiced support for broad tariffs, The Associated Press reported.

From Salon

The latter, released in 1989, featured an all-star cast including many friends from his early career like Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie and Ray Charles.

From BBC

His busy schedule also included the founding of his own company, Qwest Productions, and stints providing arrangements for Peggy Lee, Sarah Vaughan, Billy Eckstine and Ella Fitzgerald, Sinatra and his own bands.

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