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
Example Sentences
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Hattersley became shadow minister for the environment and helped organise Denis Healey's unsuccessful leadership campaign.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
He's 10 behind Denis Law and Kenny Dalglish, the greatest players who ever put on a Scotland jersey, three behind the 1928 Wembley Wizard Hughie Gallacher and two behind Lawrie Reilly, the Hibs immortal.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
The drug “represents one of the most promising avenues in the fight against aging,” Deputy Science Minister Denis Sekirinsky said on April 23.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
"Is she among the dead, just let me know. I've been here since six in the morning," Denis, a father of a missing 15-year-old girl said.
From Barron's ● May 28, 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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