Denis
noun
a male given name.
Denis
1 American
[den-is]
/ ˈdɛn ɪs /
noun
Denîs
2
American
[den-is, duh-nee]
/ ˈdɛn ɪs, dəˈni /
noun
Denis
British
/ ˈdɛnɪs, dəni /
noun
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Maurice (mɔris). 1870–1943, French painter and writer on art. One of the leading Nabis, he defined a picture as "essentially a flat surface covered with colours assembled in a certain order"
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3rd century ad , first bishop of Paris; patron saint of France. Feast day: Oct 9
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“Dune” director Denis Villeneuve will helm the next Bond movie, the 26th installment of the franchise, from a script written by “Peaky Blinders” creator Steven Knight.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Since then, Elliott has interpreted for French icons such as Claire Denis and Jacques Audiard.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Sporting greats of a bygone time such as Denis Compton, CB Fry and Tip Foster are among the 12 men to do it.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
“Like many manufacturers, we are operating in a highly volatile and unpredictable tariff environment that continues to create uncertainty across the market,” said BRP CEO Denis Le Vot in a news release.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
I ran over to the main office as fast as I could and asked Ms. Denis, the nice old lady behind the main desk, for the stuff my mother had dropped off.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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