Forbes

Forbes [fawrbz] Examples noun

B(ertie) C(harles),1880–1954, U.S. financial journalist, publisher, and financier.
Esther,1894?–1967, U.S. novelist.
George William,1869–1947, New Zealand statesman: prime minister 1930–35.

Examples from the Web for forbes Contemporary Examples of forbes

Today, Forbes announced that Justin Bieber is the highest earning young entertainer under 30.

Amy Zimmerman

November 25, 2014

At 5:00 a.m. the clubs get going properly; the Forbes stumble down from their loggias, grinning and swaying tipsily.

Peter Pomerantsev

November 11, 2014

She met a Forbes at the club the other night who is fond of literature.

Peter Pomerantsev

November 11, 2014

And then you realize how equal the Forbes and the girls really are.

Peter Pomerantsev

November 11, 2014

The guys are known as “Forbeses” (as in Forbes rich list); the girls as “tiolki,” cattle.

Peter Pomerantsev

November 11, 2014

Historical Examples of forbes

I was destined to admire him later on as Hamlet played by Forbes Robertson.

Sarah Bernhardt

Another consideration, not mentioned by Mr. Forbes, may be added.

John Morley

“Bob Gray will be a good man for you if you can engage him, and I think you can,” said Mr. Forbes.

Dillon Wallace

But now we be a-standin’ an’ a-keepin’ you, when you wants t’ see Mr. Forbes.

Dillon Wallace

He did the thing to perfection; he called in Forbes to consult with him.

Charles James Lever

British Dictionary definitions for forbes Forbes noun

George William . 1869–1947, New Zealand statesman; prime minister of New Zealand (1930–35)

Word Origin and History for forbes Forbes

U.S. financial publication, founded 1917 by Scottish-born Wall Street journalist B.C. Forbes (1880-1954) and publisher Walter Drey.