Schlegel
Americannoun
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August Wilhelm von 1767–1845, German poet, critic, and translator.
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his brother Friedrich von 1772–1829, German critic, philosopher, and poet.
noun
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August Wilhelm von (ˈauɡʊst ˈvɪlhɛlm fɔn). 1767–1845, German romantic critic and scholar, noted particularly for his translations of Shakespeare
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his brother, Friedrich von (ˈfriːdrɪç fɔn). 1772–1829, German philosopher and critic; a founder of the romantic movement in Germany
Example Sentences
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Since the war erupted, "upward pressure on the Swiss franc initially increased", Schlegel said, as investors sought safety, but has since retreated slightly.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
Despite the pickup in inflation in recent months, medium-term inflation pressures have remained largely unchanged, the SNB’s Chairman Martin Schlegel said Wednesday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Prof. Qaim, a "Schlegel Chair" at the University of Bonn, is one of the leading researchers behind this "Special Feature."
From Science Daily • Dec. 2, 2024
Dr Schlegel believes that the world of neuroscience will see “an avalanche of discoveries in the next couple of years” thanks to this new map.
From BBC • Oct. 2, 2024
Professor Schlegel unites with it the common night-heron of America; but this, though very closely allied, is generally deemed distinct, and is the N. naevius or N. gardeni of most writers.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" by Various
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