Colbert

[ kohl-bair for 1; French kawl-ber for 2 ]

/ koʊlˈbɛər for 1; French kɔlˈbɛr for 2 /

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noun

Claudette Lily Claudette Chauchoin, 1903–96, U.S. actress, born in France.

Jean Bap·tiste

[zhahn ba-teest], /ʒɑ̃ baˈtist/, 1619–83, French statesman and finance minister under Louis XIV.

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cola nut, colat., Colatina, colatitude, Colbath, Colbert, colby, colcannon, Colchester, colchicine, colchicum

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How to use Colbert in a sentence

When Jon Stewart appeared on Stephen Colbert's late-night show and mocked critics of the coronavirus “lab leak” theory, he earned the “based” label, partly because Colbert seemed so uncomfortable with the topic.
The Trailer: Based or cringe? A new way of explaining the same old political brawls|David Weigel|July 13, 2021|Washington Post
“They’re not fascist, they’re fascist-curious,” Colbert joked in response, cracking Brzezinski up.
Stephen Colbert Grills Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski on ‘Fascist’ Republicans|Matt Wilstein|April 23, 2021|The Daily Beast
Twelve years ago Colbert interviewed me about my book Surprised by Hope, in which I explain what the resurrection is really all about.
What is the Point of Celebrating Easter During a Pandemic?|N.T. Wright|April 2, 2021|Time
Like many hosts, in the early stages of the pandemic, Colbert was doing his show from his home.
One Good Thing: Stephen Colbert is looser, funnier, and angrier in quarantine|Emily VanDerWerff|September 4, 2020|Vox

In its own weird way, by the end, The Colbert Report was as densely serialized as Lost.
The End of Truthiness: Stephen Colbert’s Sublime Finale|Noel Murray|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Some of Dr. Stephen T. Colbert D.F.A.'s best moments behind the desk.
The Ultimate 'Colbert Report' Supercut|The Daily Beast Video|December 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The long-running comedic news show The Colbert Report will air its final episode.
The Ultimate 'Colbert Report' Supercut|The Daily Beast Video|December 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Stephen Colbert, Amy Poehler, Steve Carell, and a host of others got their start with the improv troupe.
The Ladies of Second City Read Grindr Hookup Messages|Jack Holmes, The Daily Beast Video|December 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Colbert motored through the entire shoot, never requiring so much as a second take or flubbing a line.
Ashton Kutcher’s History of Idiocy: Ubergate, Brownface, Joe Paterno, and More|Marlow Stern|November 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Among the other islands we distinguished the islets Colbert, Keraudren, and Buffon.
Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia] [Volume 2 of 2]|Phillip Parker King
Without doubt, so far as human foresight could go, Louvois and Colbert were right.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol 58, No. 357, July 1845|Various
It must be borne in mind that the great Colbert, on whose shoulders had been laid the burdens of the monarchy, had recently died.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume VII|John Lord
In France the Academy was founded in 1665 by Colbert, but developed its first real activity thirty-five years later.
An Epitome of the History of Medicine|Roswell Park
Colbert, the famous French minister, almost at sixty returned to his Latin and law studies.
The Book of Curiosities|I. Platts

British Dictionary definitions for Colbert

Colbert

/ (French kɔlbɛr) /

noun

Claudette, real name Claudette Lily Chauchoin . 1905–96, French-born Hollywood actress, noted for her sophisticated comedy roles; her films include It Happened One Night (1934) and The Palm Beach Story (1942)

Jean Baptiste (ʒɑ̃ batist). 1619–83, French statesman; chief minister to Louis XIV: reformed the taille and pursued a mercantilist policy, creating a powerful navy and merchant fleet and building roads and canals

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