Colbert
[kohl-bair for 1; French kawl-ber for 2]
- ClaudetteLily 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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Contemporary Examples
In its own weird way, by the end, The Colbert Report was as densely serialized as Lost.
The long-running comedic news show The Colbert Report will air its final episode.
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 MoreMarlow Stern
November 20, 2014
During the summer of 2013, I had the pleasure of attending a taping of The Colbert Report.
Ashton Kutcher’s History of Idiocy: Ubergate, Brownface, Joe Paterno, and MoreMarlow Stern
November 20, 2014
Keene caught the attention recently of the Colbert Report and Last Week Tonight with Jon Oliver.
Frat Culture Clashes With Riot Police at Keene, N.H., Pumpkin FestivalMelanie Plenda
October 19, 2014
Historical Examples
Can it be that Richelieu has been given credit for Colbert's virtues?
Concerning CatsHelen M. Winslow
Mrs. Colbert, however, did not leave me in any doubt as to what she wanted me to do.
A Jolly FellowshipFrank R. Stockton
When father told me what Mr. Colbert had proposed, I agreed instantly.
A Jolly FellowshipFrank R. Stockton
There was considerable coolness between Colbert and me after that.
A Jolly FellowshipFrank R. Stockton
I guess the one time I called him Colbert was enough for him.
A Jolly FellowshipFrank R. Stockton
Colbert
- 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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