Denis
noun
a male given name.
Denis
1 American
[den-is]
/ ˈdɛn ɪs /
noun
Denîs
2
American
[den-is, duh-nee]
/ ˈdɛn ɪs, dəˈni /
noun
Denis
British
/ ˈdɛnɪs, dəni /
noun
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Maurice (mɔris). 1870–1943, French painter and writer on art. One of the leading Nabis, he defined a picture as "essentially a flat surface covered with colours assembled in a certain order"
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3rd century ad , first bishop of Paris; patron saint of France. Feast day: Oct 9
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Amy Pascal and David Heyman will produce the upcoming project, which is currently untitled, while Dune's Denis Villeneuve will direct.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
Steve Denis, executive director of the Small Business Finance Association, which estimated the MCA market at roughly $20 billion, represents members offering various financing products, including MCAs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Even in the wake of Denis Villeneuve’s mega-productions, David Lynch’s dreamy version has found its fandom of acolytes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
The forthcoming film, reportedly out in 2028, will be directed by Dune's Denis Villeneuve, with Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight writing the script.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
I ran over to the main office as fast as I could and asked Ms. Denis, the nice old lady behind the main desk, for the stuff my mother had dropped off.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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