Streep
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Definition
Proper noun A surname, most famously associated with Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep, an acclaimed American actress.
Usage
This word is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the specific individual, Meryl Streep, or to members of her family. * Her performance in the film was compared to that of Streep. * The article discusses the enduring legacy of Streep in modern cinema.
Advanced Usage
- The name is sometimes used metonymically to represent the pinnacle of acting skill or dramatic excellence.
- Every drama school graduate dreams of becoming the next Streep.
Variants and Related Words
- Streepian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the acting style or career of Meryl Streep.
- The role required a Streepian level of emotional depth and technical precision.
Synonyms
- Meryl Streep (full name)
Notes
"Streep" is not a common English word with a general definition. Its entry in lexical databases like WordNet is typically as a proper noun referring specifically to the actress. It does not have standard idioms or phrasal verbs associated with it.
Noun
- United States film actress (born in 1949)