Croce

American

[kraw-che] / ˈkrɔ tʃɛ /

noun

Benedetto 1866–1952, Italian statesman, philosopher, and historian.

Croce British

/ ˈkroːtʃe /

noun

Benedetto (beneˈdetto). 1866–1952, Italian philosopher, critic, and statesman: an opponent of Fascism, he helped re-establish liberalism in postwar Italy

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Giotto's Santa Croce frescoes are receiving the final touches of a four-year restoration in Florence, with scaffolding poised to be removed ahead of an official reveal in September.

From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026

Croce said it was a done deal, warned her to stop questioning him and later told the nominating committee she was insubordinate.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026

Researchers have also identified a Da Vinci family tomb at the Church of Santa Croce in Vinci.

From Science Daily ● May 4, 2026

Whitley, Kristofferson, Prine, Jim Croce — that’s what he’d have playing in the car.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2025

Wednesday, May 29.—Walked to Santa Croce, hearing that a mass was to be celebrated there for the Florentine victims of '48.

From From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey by Julia Ward Howe

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