Wright (Noun)
Meaning 1
United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The American writer William Hazlett Upson was previously worked as a chemist before finding recognition with his humorous writings, but it was not as well-known as the fiction of Willard Wright.
- Erle Stanley Gardner was the true name of A.A. Fair, but he was also using the pen name Carleton Kendrake and this was not seen as often as that of another writer, Willard Wright.
- American writer of detective novels Wright used his birth name as his pen name.
- Alexander Woollcott famously influenced the writing style of Willard Huntington Wright.
- Journalist H.L. Mencken originally employed writer Willard Huntington Wright before, or at least just before or at the same time that Wright became one of founder of the brilliant "the magazine of arts" Smart Set.
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Meaning 2
United States aviation pioneer who (with his brother Wilbur Wright) invented the airplane (1871-1948).
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 3
Someone who makes or repairs something (usually used in combination).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- She was a skilled cartwright, able to craft sturdy wheels and axles with ease.
- The village employed a local shipwright to repair the damaged vessels.
- As a wheelwright, he was responsible for making and repairing the wheels of the village carts.
- After the storm, the townspeople needed the expertise of a skilled shipwright to repair the damages.
- He was a talented millwright, able to keep the old machinery running smoothly.
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Meaning 4
Influential United States architect (1869-1959).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Frank Lloyd Wright is widely considered one of the most influential architects of the 20th century.
- Wright's innovative and organic designs, such as the Guggenheim Museum, continue to inspire architects today.
- The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City is one of Wright's most famous works.
- Wright's use of long horizontal lines and low-pitched roofs became a hallmark of his Prairie School style.
- The Robie House, designed by Wright in 1910, is considered one of the most important buildings in the development of the Prairie School style.
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Meaning 5
United States early feminist (born in Scotland) (1795-1852).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Fanny Wright was a prominent figure in the early feminist movement in the United States.
- Fanny Wright's advocacy for women's rights and abolition was influenced by her early life in Scotland.
- As a writer and orator, Frances Wright played a key role in promoting the cause of women's education.
- Frances Wright's unconventional relationships and outspoken views often led to public controversy.
- Frances Wright's Nashoba Commune was a utopian community she founded in Tennessee to promote social reform.
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Meaning 6
United States writer whose work is concerned with the oppression of African Americans (1908-1960).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The influential writer Richard Wright explored themes of racism and inequality in his most famous novel, "Native Son".
- Wright's literary works were instrumental in shedding light on the challenges faced by African Americans during the mid-20th century.
- In "Black Boy", Wright wrote about his own experiences with racism and poverty growing up in the segregated South.
- The posthumously published novel "Lawd Today" was one of many lesser-known works by Wright, but still garnered significant attention from scholars.
- Wright's masterpiece, "Native Son", was adapted into a play in 1941, with Orson Welles directing.
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Meaning 7
United States aviation pioneer who (with his brother Orville Wright) invented the airplane (1867-1912).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Wilbur Wright is best known for his pioneering role in inventing and building the world's first successful airplane.
- Orville and Wilbur Wright successfully completed the first powered flight on December 17, 1903.
- The Wright brothers, including Wilbur Wright, were responsible for many groundbreaking innovations in aviation.
- Wilbur Wright was born on April 16, 1867, in Dayton, Ohio, to Milton and Susan Koerner Wright.
- Wilbur Wright's collaboration with his brother Orville led to the development of the three-axis control system still used in aircraft today.