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Bellini

American  
[buh-lee-nee, bel-lee-nee] / bəˈli ni, bɛlˈli ni /

noun

  1. Gentile 1427?–1507, Venetian painter (son of Jacopo): teacher of Giorgione and Titian.

  2. Giovanni 1430?–1516, Venetian painter (son of Jacopo).

  3. Jacopo 1400?–70, Venetian painter.

  4. Vincenzo 1801?–35, Italian composer of opera.

  5. (lowercase) a cocktail made with sparkling wine and peach purée.


Bellini British  
/ belˈlini /

noun

  1. Giovanni (dʒoˈvanni). ?1430–1516, Italian painter of the Venetian school, noted for his altarpieces, landscapes, and Madonnas. His father Jacopo (?1400–70) and his brother Gentile (?1429–1507) were also painters

  2. Vincenzo (vinˈtʃɛntso). 1801–35, Italian composer of operas, esp La Sonnambula (1831) and Norma (1831)

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For those who still choose to use the tool, Bellini recommends approaching it with “extreme caution” and suggested taking the following steps to limit exposure:

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026

Whether we are captured by the subject or by what Bellini has done, close attention is richly rewarded.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026

The paragon of false humility, Bellini reminds everyone he really doesn’t want to be named pope . . . even as he passionately campaigns for the job.

From Salon ● Nov. 22, 2024

Tucci’s Bellini is Lawrence’s friend, an American who is being pushed as the most progressive candidate for the job.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2024

Over in the drain pipe Tucker Mouse and Harry Cat were listening too—Harry with his eyes closed like Papa Bellini.

From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden

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