Taylor
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- Zachary Taylor: The 12th President of the United States, who served from 1849 until his death in 1850.
- Elizabeth Taylor: A renowned United States film actress, born in England, famous for her career as a child star and later for her roles in major films, often alongside Richard Burton.
- Deems Taylor: A United States composer and music critic active in the 20th century.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- President Taylor was a career military officer before his election.
- Taylor won an Academy Award for her performance in "Butterfield 8".
- The critic Taylor served as a commentator for the New York Philharmonic.
Advanced Usage
- The name is often used metonymically to refer to the historical period or policies of President Zachary Taylor.
- The debate centered on the expansionist policies of the Taylor administration.
- In cultural contexts, can refer specifically to the legacy and filmography of Elizabeth Taylor.
- The museum's exhibit explored Taylor's influence on Hollywood glamour.
Variants and Related Words
- Taylorism (noun): A system of scientific management aimed at improving economic efficiency, developed by Frederick Winslow Taylor.
- Taylor-made (adjective): An informal variant of "tailor-made," meaning perfectly suited.
Synonyms
- Chief Executive (for Zachary Taylor): A formal synonym for President.
- Star, Actress (for Elizabeth Taylor): Terms describing her profession.
- Composer, Critic (for Deems Taylor): Terms describing his professions.
Related Phrases
- "Taylor Swift": A contemporary singer-songwriter.
- "Taylor series": In mathematics, an infinite series used to approximate functions.
Related Idioms
Noun
- 12th President of the United States; died in office (1784-1850)
- United States film actress (born in England) who was a childhood star; as an adult she often co-starred with Richard Burton (born in 1932)
- United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)