Streisand
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Definition
Proper noun * Barbra Streisand: A renowned American singer, actress, filmmaker, and cultural icon. The name specifically refers to the individual, Barbra Joan Streisand, born in 1942, who has achieved significant success across multiple entertainment fields.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Streisand won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Funny Girl.
- Many consider Streisand to have one of the greatest voices in popular music history.
- The documentary explored the lasting influence of Streisand on film and music.
Advanced Usage
- The "Streisand Effect": This is a sociological term where an attempt to hide, remove, or censor information has the unintended consequence of publicizing the information more widely. It is named after an incident involving Barbra Streisand's attempt to suppress photographs of her residence.
- The company's lawsuit created a classic Streisand Effect, drawing far more attention to the story they wanted to bury.
Variants and Related Words
- Streisandian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Barbra Streisand, often implying a grand, dramatic, or highly emotive style.
- The singer delivered a Streisandian performance, complete with powerful vocals and dramatic flair.
Synonyms
- The Entertainer (when used as a definitive title in context).
- The Star (when used as a definitive title in context).
Note: As a proper noun referring to a unique individual, true synonyms are not applicable. The terms above are contextual descriptors.
Noun
- United States singer and actress (born in 1942)