Delaunay

American

[duh-law-ne] / də lɔˈnɛ /

noun

Robert 1885–1941, French painter.

Delaunay British

/ dəlonɛ /

noun

Robert (rɔbɛr). 1885–1941, French painter, whose abstract use of colour characterized Orphism, an attempt to introduce more colour into austere forms of Cubism

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Delaunay

"The risk with these additional tariffs is that they could push our wines past a psychological price threshold," warned Laurent Delaunay, president of the Bourgogne Wine Board - meaning above what buyers feel comfortable paying.

From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2025

Celebrations are set to continue as fans gather at Cibeles Square in anticipation of seeing their heroes and the Henri Delaunay Trophy.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2024

Somehow the Trans-Siberian ends up making a final stop in Paris; and at bottom left, Delaunay interrupted her color riot with the telltale calligraphic arcs of the Eiffel Tower.

From New York Times ● Aug. 3, 2023

The logo features an outline of the Henri Delaunay Cup — the bulbous tournament trophy — set on a colored oval outline that resembles the Olympiastadion’s roof.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 5, 2021

On that date the Bastille was surrounded by a tumultuous mob, who first attempted to negotiate with the Governor, Delaunay, but when these negotiations failed, began to attack the fortress.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 3 Atrebates to Bedlis by Various

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