barbra joan streisand
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Definition
Proper noun: * Barbra Joan Streisand: An American singer, actress, and filmmaker, born on April 24, 1942. She is one of the best-selling music artists of all time and a highly acclaimed, award-winning performer in film, television, and theater.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- Barbra Joan Streisand is known for her powerful voice and starring roles in classic films.
- The concert featured the music of Barbra Joan Streisand.
Advanced Usage
- The name is often used metonymically to refer to a standard of excellence in vocal performance and entertainment.
- She has a voice that rivals Barbra Joan Streisand.
- In legal and internet contexts, the "Streisand effect" is a phenomenon where an attempt to hide or remove information leads to its wider publicity. This term is derived from a 2003 incident involving Barbra Streisand.
Variants and Related Words
- Barbra Streisand: The professional name most commonly used, often shortened from the full "Barbra Joan Streisand."
- Streisand: A common shorthand reference in journalism and casual conversation.
- A new Streisand album was released.
Synonyms
- Entertainer: A performer who entertains audiences.
- Icon: A person regarded as a representative symbol or as worthy of veneration.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- The Streisand Effect: (Idiom) The unintended consequence of drawing more attention to something by trying to suppress it.
- The company's lawsuit created a classic Streisand effect, making the article go viral.
Noun
- United States singer and actress (born in 1942)