lowell thomas
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Definition
Proper noun: * Lowell Thomas: An American radio and film broadcast journalist, author, and traveler, widely recognized for his nightly news broadcasts and travelogues, particularly during the period spanning World War I and World War II.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Lowell Thomas brought the world into American living rooms with his vivid radio reports.
- The documentary featured archival footage narrated by Lowell Thomas.
- He is a journalist in the style of Lowell Thomas.
Advanced Usage
- The name "Lowell Thomas" is often used to evoke a specific era of broadcast journalism, characterized by a distinctive, authoritative narration style and globe-trotting adventure.
- His travel series has a certain Lowell Thomas quality to it.
Variants and Related Words
- Thomas, Lowell Jackson Thomas: Full name variants.
Synonyms
- Broadcaster, news commentator, war correspondent, travelogue narrator.
Notes on Usage
- "Lowell Thomas" functions exclusively as a proper noun, referring to the specific historical figure. It is not used as a common noun.
- In modern contexts, his name is primarily used historically or for comparison.
Noun
- a radio broadcast journalist during World War I and World War II noted for his nightly new broadcast (1892-1981)