Benet
Definition
Proper noun 1. A surname, specifically of two notable American literary brothers. * William Rose Benét (1886–1950) was an American writer, poet, and editor. * Stephen Vincent Benét (1898–1943) was an American poet, short story writer, and novelist.
Usage Notes
- "Benét" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to these individuals or their family name.
- It is not a common English word with a general definition. Its meaning is tied directly to these specific people.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- Stephen Vincent Benét won the Pulitzer Prize for his narrative poem John Brown's Body.
- The literary archives contain letters written by William Rose Benét.
- The brothers Benét made significant contributions to 20th-century American literature.
Advanced Usage
- The name may be used metonymically to refer to their collective works or literary style.
- The anthology features a selection from the Benét brothers.
Variants and Related Words
- Benét, Stephen Vincent: The full name of the younger brother, famous for poems and short stories like "The Devil and Daniel Webster."
- Benét, William Rose: The full name of the elder brother, a founding editor of .
Synonyms
- As a proper noun referring to specific individuals, there are no true synonyms. In context, one might refer to "the Benét brothers" or "the authors Benét."
Related Idioms or Phrases
- There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs using "Benét" as it is a proper name.
Noun
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United States writer; brother of Stephen Vincent Benet (1886-1950)
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United States poet; brother of William Rose Benet (1898-1943)
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