Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A surname of English origin: "Newman" is primarily used as a family name.
   • John Henry Newman (1801-1890): An English prelate, theologian, and cardinal. He was a leading figure in the Oxford Movement within the Church of England and later converted to Roman Catholicism.
   • Paul Newman (1925-2008): A renowned American film actor, director, producer, and philanthropist.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun (Person):
  • Cardinal Newman's writings on faith and reason remain influential. (The theological works of John Henry Newman continue to be studied.)
  • Newman won an Academy Award for his role in "The Color of Money". (Paul Newman received an Oscar for his performance.)
• Proper noun (Surname):
  • The Newman family has lived here for generations. (The family with the surname Newman has a long history in this place.)

Advanced Usage

• "Newmanesque": (adjective) Characteristic of or resembling the style, themes, or persona associated with Paul Newman.
  • The actor's cool, blue-eyed charm was positively Newmanesque.
• Referencing the Oxford Movement: Often called the "Tractarian Movement" after its publications, "Tracts for the Times," which Newman helped write.
  • Newman's "Tract 90" was a controversial interpretation of the Thirty-Nine Articles.

Variants and Related Words

• Newmanite (noun, historical): A follower or supporter of John Henry Newman, especially during the Oxford Movement.
• Newman Center (noun): A Catholic student center at a non-Catholic university, named after John Henry Newman, the patron saint of campus ministries.

Synonyms

• For John Henry Newman: Cardinal Newman, theologian, tractarian.
• For Paul Newman: actor, star, philanthropist (context-dependent for his various roles).

Related Phrases

• "Newman's own": A brand of food products founded by Paul Newman, with all profits donated to charity.
  • We bought some salad dressing from Newman's Own.
• "A Newman": In informal contexts, can refer specifically to Paul Newman.
  • That guy has the cool charisma of a Newman.

Noun

1. English prelate and theologian who (with John Keble and Edward Pusey) founded the Oxford movement; Newman later turned to Roman Catholicism and became a cardinal (1801-1890)
2. United States film actor (born in 1925)