Definition

Proper noun * Shirley Temple Black: An American actress, singer, dancer, and diplomat. She was a phenomenally popular child star in film during the 1930s. As an adult, she served as a U.S. diplomat, holding several ambassadorial posts.

Usage

• The name "Shirley Temple Black" refers specifically to the individual's full name, often used to distinguish her adult diplomatic career from her childhood fame as "Shirley Temple."
• It is used as a singular proper noun to identify the person.

Examples

• As a subject:
• In a biographical context:
• For clarification:

Advanced Usage

• The name can be used metonymically to represent a dramatic career change or a successful transition from one public life to another.
  • Her shift from entertainment to politics was a true Shirley Temple Black story.

Variants and Related Words

• Shirley Temple (Proper noun): The stage name used during her career as a child actress.
• Ambassador Black (Proper noun): A formal title used during her diplomatic service.

Synonyms

• (There are no direct synonyms for a proper name. Contextual references include:)
  • The former child star
  • The actress-turned-diplomat

Related Idioms/Phrases

• (No specific idioms are derived from the name itself. The name may be referenced in cultural idioms about childhood fame or second careers.)
  • To pull a Shirley Temple (informal and rare): To successfully reinvent oneself in a completely different field after early fame.

Noun

1. popular child actress of the 1930's (born in 1928)