Berenson

American

[ber-uhn-suhn] / ˈbɛr ən sən /

noun

Bernard or Bernhard 1865–1959, U.S. art critic, born in Lithuania.

Berenson British

/ ˈbɛrənsən /

noun

Bernard 1865–1959, US art historian, born in Lithuania: an authority on art of the Italian Renaissance

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Sherman Oaks Notre Dame pitcher Luke Berenson, a Boston College commit, has been sensational this winter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2025

Berenson, an attorney for DaBella, denied the allegations, calling them “absolutely ludicrous” and an attempt by a disgruntled former employee to secure a large payout.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 29, 2024

“But were you dating model Marisa Berenson at the time?” the magazine’s interviewer asked.

From New York Times • May 21, 2023

Another message showed Andrew Slavitt, then-senior adviser to Mr. Biden’s COVID-19 response team, complaining specifically about Mr. Berenson.

From Washington Times • Aug. 12, 2022

Here is Hoving on the art historian Bernard Berenson.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

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