Barbra Streisand

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A specific person: Barbra Streisand is the name of a famous American singer and actress. She was born in 1942 and is known for her successful career in music, film, and theater.
Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • This word is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the individual. It is typically used in contexts discussing entertainment, music history, film, or notable public figures.
    • Barbra Streisand won an Academy Award for Best Actress.
    • I enjoy listening to Barbra Streisand's early albums.
Advanced Usage
  • The name can be used metonymically to refer to her body of work or a style associated with her.
    • The concert featured a medley of Barbra Streisand. (This implies a medley of songs made famous by her.)
  • It can be used attributively to describe things related to her.
    • He did a perfect Barbra Streisand impression.
Variants and Related Words
  • Streisand (n): A common shortened or surname-only reference to the same person.
    • Streisand's voice is instantly recognizable.
Synonyms
  • The entertainer: A general term for a performer.
  • The singer/actress: Descriptive terms for her professions.
  • Babs: A common nickname for Barbra Streisand.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • The Streisand Effect: This is a distinct, modern idiom named after her. It describes the phenomenon whereby an attempt to hide, remove, or censor information has the unintended consequence of publicizing the information more widely.
    • Trying to suppress the article only created a Streisand Effect, making it more popular.
Noun
  1. United States singer and actress (born in 1942)

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