fontanne
Definition
Proper noun: - A surname: "Fontanne" is the surname of Lynn Fontanne, a renowned actress. - A specific person: It refers specifically to the United States actress Lynn Fontanne, noted for her stage career and marriage to actor Alfred Lunt.
Usage
- Proper noun: This word is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the individual, Lynn Fontanne. It is typically found in biographical, historical, or theatrical contexts.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- The theater award honored the legacy of Lynn Fontanne.
- Fontanne and Lunt were considered one of the great acting teams in American theater history.
Advanced Usage
- "The Lunts": A common collective reference to the married acting couple Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne.
- The plays were famously performed by the Lunts.
Variants and Related Words
- Lunt (Proper noun): The surname of Alfred Lunt, Lynn Fontanne's husband and frequent co-star.
- Lynn Fontanne (Proper noun): The full name of the actress.
Synonyms
- Actress: A female actor (this is a general term, not a direct synonym for the proper name).
- Thespian: A formal term for an actor or actress.
Related Phrases
- Lunt and Fontanne: The standard pairing of the two surnames to refer to the theatrical couple.
- The Broadway theater was graced by Lunt and Fontanne for decades.
Noun
-
United States actress (born in England) who married Alfred Lunt and performed with him in many plays (1887-1983)
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