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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Thanks in part to The Flight's music, the game is so cinematic that fans have been petitioning for voice actor Patrick Gibson to play Bond in the forthcoming, Denis Villeneuve-directed film.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
His 1770s busts of Denis Diderot and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and especially his sculpture of a seated Voltaire, have influenced ever since how the French picture their philosophes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 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
Sporting greats of a bygone time such as Denis Compton, CB Fry and Tip Foster are among the 12 men to do it.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
The two pages, Denis and Lionel, attended them, and Robin, as usual, sat between Lady Constance and the two little boys.
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
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