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Sullivan has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase `form follows function' (1856-1924)

"The Sullivan Building stands as a testament to William E. Le Baron Jenney's early work in Chicago, though it was Louis Sullivan who later became famous for his steel-framed skyscrapers and the principle that form follows function."

2

United States psychiatrist (1892-1949)

"During his tenure at the clinic, Dr. Sullivan pioneered a new approach to treating schizophrenia based on interpersonal interactions."

3

United States host on a well known television variety show (1902-1974)

"During his tenure as the United States host on a well-known television variety show, Sullivan entertained audiences from 1953 to 1963."

4

United States educator who was the teacher and lifelong companion of Helen Keller (1866-1936)

"Anne Sullivan dedicated her life to teaching Helen Keller how to communicate through touch."

5

English composer of operettas who collaborated with the librettist William Gilbert (1842-1900)

"The audience loved Sullivan's witty comic opera that he wrote together with his longtime collaborator William Gilbert."

Proper Noun
1

A surname, from Irish of Irish origin.

"The Sullivan family has lived in this town for generations, preserving their Irish heritage."

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Origin

The surname Sullivan is a shortened form of the Irish name Ó Súilleabháin. It entered English usage as an Anglicized version of this original Gaelic family name.

Rhyming Words
van ivan yvan svan evan navan divan sivan sevan levan kevan elvan devan bevan savan ravan pavan javan havan cavan
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