Definition

Proper noun: * Barbra Joan Streisand: An American singer, actress, and filmmaker, born on April 24, 1942. She is one of the best-selling music artists of all time and a highly acclaimed, award-winning performer in film, television, and theater.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Barbra Joan Streisand is known for her powerful voice and starring roles in classic films.
  • The concert featured the music of Barbra Joan Streisand.

Advanced Usage

• The name is often used metonymically to refer to a standard of excellence in vocal performance and entertainment.
  • She has a voice that rivals Barbra Joan Streisand.
• In legal and internet contexts, the "Streisand effect" is a phenomenon where an attempt to hide or remove information leads to its wider publicity. This term is derived from a 2003 incident involving Barbra Streisand.

Variants and Related Words

• Barbra Streisand: The professional name most commonly used, often shortened from the full "Barbra Joan Streisand."
• Streisand: A common shorthand reference in journalism and casual conversation.
  • A new Streisand album was released.

Synonyms

• Entertainer: A performer who entertains audiences.
• Icon: A person regarded as a representative symbol or as worthy of veneration.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• The Streisand Effect: (Idiom) The unintended consequence of drawing more attention to something by trying to suppress it.
  • The company's lawsuit created a classic Streisand effect, making the article go viral.

Noun

1. United States singer and actress (born in 1942)