Sullivan
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A surname of Irish origin, most commonly associated with several notable American and British individuals from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The comic operas of Gilbert and Sullivan are still performed today.
- Anne Sullivan Macy is famous for her work as Helen Keller's teacher.
- The architectural principle "form follows function" is attributed to Louis Sullivan.
Advanced Usage
- The name is often used in a possessive form to denote the work or theories of a specific individual.
- That building is a fine example of Sullivan's early style.
- The festival will feature a night of Gilbert and Sullivan's greatest hits.
Variants and Related Words
- Gilbert and Sullivan: A fixed phrase referring to the Victorian-era partnership of librettist W. S. Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan, known for their comic operettas.
- The theater company specializes in Gilbert and Sullivan productions.
Different Meanings (Specific Individuals)
- Arthur Sullivan (1842–1900): English composer, best known for his operetta collaborations with W. S. Gilbert.
- Anne Sullivan (1866–1936): American teacher, instructor and lifelong companion to Helen Keller.
- Ed Sullivan (1902–1974): American television personality, host of .
- Harry Stack Sullivan (1892–1949): American psychiatrist who developed interpersonal theory.
- Louis Sullivan (1856–1924): American architect, a pioneer of the modern skyscraper.
Synonyms
- (As a surname, there are no direct synonyms. Context determines the specific person.)
Related Idioms/Phrases
- (Waiting for) Godot: While not directly about Sullivan, this famous play by Samuel Beckett is sometimes mistakenly referenced as "" due to phonetic similarity, highlighting the name's cultural recognition.
Noun
- English composer of operettas who collaborated with the librettist William Gilbert (1842-1900)
- United States educator who was the teacher and lifelong companion of Helen Keller (1866-1936)
- United States host on a well known television variety show (1902-1974)
- United States psychiatrist (1892-1949)
- United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase `form follows function' (1856-1924)