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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With a new Bond film in development, set to be directed by Dune filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, First Light arrives at a pivotal point for the franchise.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Four-time Academy Award nominee Denis Villeneuve, currently working on the third ‘Dune’ film, will direct the next film in the long-running James Bond franchise.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
This would qualify a Canadian director like Denis Villeneuve, whose “Dune” films shoot in Hungary, as a past winner of awards at the Toronto International Film Festival and the Cannes Film Festival.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
“Like many manufacturers, we are operating in a highly volatile and unpredictable tariff environment that continues to create uncertainty across the market,” said BRP CEO Denis Le Vot in a news release.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
Before leaving the Hall, Sir Peter called Denis the page and sent word to Lady Constance to be ready to greet the noble visitors.
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
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