Sarah Bernhardt
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A renowned French stage actress: Sarah Bernhardt was a celebrated French actress of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, famous for her dramatic performances in classical and contemporary theater.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The biography details the life and career of Sarah Bernhardt.
- Many consider Sarah Bernhardt one of the greatest actresses of all time.
Advanced Usage
- "A Sarah Bernhardt of her generation": used metaphorically to describe a contemporary actress of exceptional dramatic talent and public fame.
- The critic hailed her as the Sarah Bernhardt of modern cinema.
Variants and Related Words
- Bernhardtian (adj): characteristic of or resembling the dramatic style or persona of Sarah Bernhardt.
- Her performance had a distinctly Bernhardtian grandeur.
Synonyms
- The Divine Sarah: A common epithet for Sarah Bernhardt during her lifetime.
- Stage legend: A general term for a historically famous theater performer.
Noun
- French actress (1844-1923)